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Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire vs Vulcan

Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire vs Vulcan at a glance — top speed 2,327 vs 1,039 km/h, range 6,800 vs 4,195 km, max takeoff weight 126,000 vs 77,111 kg, built 497 vs 134 units.

Tupolev Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
Specifications
Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire Vulcan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Avro
First flight 30 August 1969 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1973 1956
Number produced 497 units 134 units
Average unit price $65 million --
Wing area 183.6 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 34.3 m 30.3 m
Height 11.1 m 8.1 m
Length 42.4 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 2327 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 6,800 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 13,300 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 126,000 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 58,000 kg 37,908 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 Vulcan?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is faster with a maximum speed of 2,327 km/h compared to the Vulcan's 1,039 km/h, a difference of 1,288 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Vulcan?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has a longer range at 6,800 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Vulcan?
The Vulcan 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 Vulcan?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 126,000 kg compared to the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Vulcan?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is longer at 42.4 meters compared to the Vulcan's 29.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Vulcan?
The Vulcan entered service first in 1956, 17 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 Vulcan?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 134 units of the Vulcan.