Boeing B-1B Lancer vs Tupolev Tu-22M3
Full specs: Boeing B-1B Lancer Tupolev Tu-22M3
Boeing B-1B Lancer and Tupolev Tu-22M3 are both bomber, compared here on public specifications. The Boeing B-1B Lancer leads on range (11,998 vs 6,800 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 1,448 km/h | 2,300 km/h ✓ |
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 1.2 Mach | 1.88 Mach ✓ |
| Range (km) | 11,998 km ✓ | 6,800 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 18,000 m ✓ | 13,300 m |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 6 ✓ | 3 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 34,019 kg ✓ | 24,000 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 44.5 m | 42.4 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 87,090 kg | 58,000 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 216,365 kg | 126,400 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 4 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Thrust (kN) | 136 kN | 245 kN ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $317,000,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 100 | 497 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing B-1B Lancer and Tupolev Tu-22M3? +
The Tupolev Tu-22M3 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 2,300 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Boeing B-1B Lancer has the longest range at 11,998 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Boeing B-1B Lancer carries the largest weapons payload at 34,019 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Boeing B-1B Lancer has the lower public unit-cost figure at 317,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The Tupolev Tu-22M3 has the higher max speed (mach) at 1.88 Mach.
Which has the higher hardpoints? +
The Boeing B-1B Lancer has the higher hardpoints at 6.
Is the Boeing B-1B Lancer better than the Tupolev Tu-22M3? +
On the public specs we track, the Boeing B-1B Lancer leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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