B-2 Spirit vs Tu-16 Badger
The B-2 Spirit and the Tu-16 Badger are both Bombers, manufactured by Northrop and Tupolev respectively. Top speed is 972 km/h for the B-2 Spirit vs 1,050 km/h for the Tu-16 Badger. The B-2 Spirit has an operational range of 11,000 km vs 7,200 km for the Tu-16 Badger. The B-2 Spirit operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 12,800 m for the Tu-16 Badger. At 170,200 kg MTOW, the B-2 Spirit is 2.2x the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg. The B-2 Spirit has been produced in 21 units vs 1,509 for the Tu-16 Badger. Unit cost is $750M for the B-2 Spirit vs $6M for the Tu-16 Badger. The Tu-16 Badger first flew 37 years before the B-2 Spirit (1952 vs 1989).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 17 July 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 21 units |
| Average unit price | $750 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 | 478.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 52.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 972 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 11,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 170,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 71,668 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 7,847 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 165.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 34.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1050 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 79,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 37,200 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,525 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the B-2 Spirit's 972 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-2 Spirit has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170,200 kg compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the B-2 Spirit's 21.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-2 Spirit is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the Tu-16 Badger at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger entered service first in 1954, 39 years before the B-2 Spirit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 21 units of the B-2 Spirit.