Comparison of NAA XB-70 Valkyrie and Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack [S]ave
| Attribute |  Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack × |  NAA XB-70 Valkyrie × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Tupolev | North American Aviation NAA |
| Model | Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack | NAA XB-70 Valkyrie |
| Country | Russia | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1987 | 1964 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 2017 | 1969 |
| Type | Military Aircraft | Military Aircraft |
| Icao | T160 | XB70 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x 4 × Kuznetsov NK-321 turbofans | 6x 6 × General Electric YJ93-GE-3 afterburning |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 55,000 | 30,000 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 1,380 | 3,217 |
| Travel range (km) | 12,223 | 6,901 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.274 | 0.068 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 15,850 | 23,576 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 71.12 | 36.42 |
| Take off distance (m) | 2,200 | 2,256 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,600 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 275,000 | 245,847 |
| Max payload (kg) | 16,330 | 9,072 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 147,998 | 136,074 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 54.1 | 56.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 13.1 | 9.1 |
| Wing span (m) | 55.7 | 32 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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