B-47 Stratojet vs Tu-22 Blinder

American jet bomber, widely deployed during the Cold War, known for its strategic bombing and aerial reconnaissance roles.
Picture of B-47 Stratojet
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 17 December 1947
Year of introduction 1952
Number produced 2042 units
Average unit price $3 million
Soviet supersonic bomber, operational during the Cold War, notable for reconnaissance and maritime strike missions.
Picture of Tu-22 Blinder
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight 21 June 1958
Year of introduction 1962
Number produced 311 units
Average unit price $15 million
Wing area 132.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 35.4 m β—‰
Height 8.5 m β—‰
Length 32.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 977 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,240 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,089 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 100,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 35,867 kg β—‰
Total thrust 6 x 3,266 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of B-47 Stratojet
Wing area 162.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 23.2 m β—‰
Height 10.1 m β—‰
Length 41.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1510 km/h β—‰
Operational range 4,900 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 92,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 40,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 11,000 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of Tu-22 Blinder

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