B-58 Hustler vs Tu-160 Blackjack

American supersonic jet bomber, introduced during the Cold War, noted for its service with the Strategic Air Command.
Picture of B-58 Hustler
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Convair
First flight 11 November 1956
Year of introduction 1960
Number produced 116 units
Average unit price $18 million
Soviet strategic bomber, operational during the Cold War era, known for its supersonic speed and nuclear deterrence flights.
Picture of Tu-160 Blackjack
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight 19 December 1981
Year of introduction 1987
Number produced 37 units
Average unit price $250 million
Wing area 143.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 17.3 m β—‰
Height 8.9 m β—‰
Length 29.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2123 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 19,324 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg β—‰
Empty weight 25,200 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of B-58 Hustler
Wing area 232.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 55.7 m β—‰
Height 13.1 m β—‰
Length 54.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2220 km/h β—‰
Operational range 14,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 16,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 274,877 kg β—‰
Empty weight 109,769 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 14,016 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of Tu-160 Blackjack

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