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Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire vs Victor

Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire vs Victor at a glance — top speed 2,327 vs 1,009 km/h, range 6,800 vs 9,662 km, max takeoff weight 126,000 vs 92,986 kg, built 497 vs 86 units.

Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
Specifications
Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire Victor
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Handley Page
First flight 30 August 1969 24 December 1952
Year introduced 1973 1958
Number produced 497 units 86 units
Average unit price $65 million --
Wing area 183.6 m² 223.5 m²
Wingspan 34.3 m 34.0 m
Height 11.1 m 8.6 m
Length 42.4 m 35.0 m
Maximum speed 2327 km/h 1009 km/h
Operational range 6,800 km 9,662 km
Service ceiling 13,300 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 126,000 kg 92,986 kg
Empty weight 58,000 kg 40,383 kg
Total thrust 2 x 25,278 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Victor?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is faster with a maximum speed of 2,327 km/h compared to the Victor's 1,009 km/h, a difference of 1,318 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Victor?
The Victor has a longer range at 9,662 km compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 6,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Victor?
The Victor has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Victor?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 126,000 kg compared to the Victor's 92,986 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Victor?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is longer at 42.4 meters compared to the Victor's 35.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Victor?
The Victor entered service first in 1958, 15 years before the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Victor?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.