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B-1A vs Tu-16 Badger

B-1A vs Tu-16 Badger at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 1,050 km/h, range 9,800 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 79,000 kg, built 4 vs 1,509 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
Specifications
B-1A Tu-16 Badger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Tupolev
First flight 23 December 1974 27 April 1952
Year introduced -- 1954
Number produced 4 units 1509 units
Average unit price $70 million $6 million
Wing area 594.0 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 33.0 m
Height 10.4 m 10.4 m
Length 52.0 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 79,000 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 2 x 9,525 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 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 4 units of the B-1A.