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B-1A vs Tu-95 Bear

B-1A vs Tu-95 Bear at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 920 km/h, range 9,800 vs 15,000 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 188,000 kg, built 4 vs 500 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
Specifications
B-1A Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Tupolev
First flight 23 December 1974 12 November 1952
Year introduced -- 1956
Number produced 4 units 500 units
Average unit price $70 million $60 million
Wing area 594.0 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 50.1 m
Height 10.4 m 12.1 m
Length 52.0 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 4 x 8,950 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 1,204 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the B-1A's 9,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the B-1A's 179,169 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 46.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1A or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-1A is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Tu-95 Bear at $60 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.