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B-1B Lancer vs Tu-144 Charger

B-1B Lancer vs Tu-144 Charger at a glance — top speed 1,336 vs 2,500 km/h, range 9,400 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 216,400 vs 207,000 kg, built 100 vs 16 units.

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B LancerFull specs
Tupolev Tu-144 Charger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-144 ChargerFull specs
Specifications
B-1B Lancer Tu-144 Charger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Rockwell Tupolev
First flight 18 October 1984 31 December 1968
Year introduced 1985 1975
Number produced 100 units 16 units
Average unit price $283 million --
Wing area 181.2 m² 506.4 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 28.8 m
Height 10.4 m 12.6 m
Length 44.5 m 65.7 m
Maximum speed 1336 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 207,000 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 99,200 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 4 x 240 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the B-1B Lancer's 1,336 km/h, a difference of 1,164 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-144 Charger?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the Tu-144 Charger's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the B-1B Lancer's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-144 Charger?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the Tu-144 Charger's 207,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger is longer at 65.7 meters compared to the B-1B Lancer's 44.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger entered service first in 1975, 10 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-144 Charger?
The B-1B Lancer has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 16 units of the Tu-144 Charger.