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B-1B Lancer vs Tu-2 Bat

B-1B Lancer vs Tu-2 Bat at a glance — top speed 1,448 vs 528 km/h, range 9,400 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 216,400 vs 11,768 kg, built 104 vs 2,257 units.

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 Bat
Specifications
B-1B Lancer Tu-2 Bat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Tupolev
First flight 23 March 1983 29 January 1941
Year introduced 1986 1942
Number produced 104 units 2257 units
Average unit price $283 million --
Wing area 181.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 18.9 m
Height 10.4 m 4.1 m
Length 44.5 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 11,768 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 7,601 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 2 x 1,380 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 920 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat entered service first in 1942, 44 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has been produced in greater numbers with 2,257 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.