B-1A vs Tu-16 Badger
Overview
The B-1A and the Tu-16 Badger are both Bombers, manufactured by Rockwell and Tupolev respectively.
The B-1A reaches 2,124 km/h — 2.0x the Tu-16 Badger's 1,050 km/h. The B-1A has an operational range of 9,800 km vs 7,200 km for the Tu-16 Badger. The B-1A operates at altitudes up to 18,900 m compared to 12,800 m for the Tu-16 Badger. At 179,169 kg MTOW, the B-1A is 2.3x the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg.
The B-1A has been produced in 104 units vs 1,509 for the Tu-16 Badger. Unit cost is $70M for the B-1A vs $6M for the Tu-16 Badger. The Tu-16 Badger first flew 22 years before the B-1A (1952 vs 1974).
| American strategic bomber, conceived during the Cold War, canceled after four prototypes, resurrected in the advanced B-1B version. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Rockwell |
| First flight | 23 December 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 104 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| Soviet jet bomber, known for Cold War operations and extensive use in various international conflicts, including Middle-Eastern wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 27 April 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 1509 units |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| Wing area | 594.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 41.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 52.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2124 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 9,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 179,169 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 86,183 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 1,925 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 165.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 34.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1050 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 79,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 37,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,763 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the B-1A or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 1,074 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 34.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1A or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-1A is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Tu-16 Badger at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-1A or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger entered service first in 1954, 32 years before the B-1A which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 104 units of the B-1A.