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B-1A vs Tu-144 Charger

B-1A vs Tu-144 Charger at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 2,500 km/h, range 9,800 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 207,000 kg, built 4 vs 16 units.

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Specifications
B-1A Tu-144 Charger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Rockwell Tupolev
First flight 23 December 1974 31 December 1968
Year introduced -- 1975
Number produced 4 units 16 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area 594.0 m² 506.4 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 28.8 m
Height 10.4 m 12.6 m
Length 45.8 m 65.7 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 207,000 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 99,200 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 4 x 240 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the B-1A's 2,124 km/h, a difference of 376 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or Tu-144 Charger?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the Tu-144 Charger's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the B-1A's 18,900 meters (62,007 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 207,000 kg compared to the B-1A's 179,169 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger is longer at 65.7 meters compared to the B-1A's 45.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has been produced in greater numbers with 16 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.