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B-2 Spirit vs Tu-2 Bat

B-2 Spirit vs Tu-2 Bat at a glance — top speed 972 vs 528 km/h, range 11,000 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 170,200 vs 11,768 kg, built 21 vs 2,257 units.

Northrop B-2 Spirit bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-2 Spirit
Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 Bat
Specifications
B-2 Spirit Tu-2 Bat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Tupolev
First flight 17 July 1989 29 January 1941
Year introduced 1993 1942
Number produced 21 units 2257 units
Average unit price $750 million --
Wing area 478.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 52.0 m 18.9 m
Height 5.0 m 4.1 m
Length 21.0 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 972 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 170,200 kg 11,768 kg
Empty weight 71,668 kg 7,601 kg
Total thrust 4 x 7,847 kgf 2 x 1,380 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-2 Spirit is faster with a maximum speed of 972 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 444 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-2 Spirit has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170,200 kg compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.
Which is larger, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-2 Spirit is longer at 21.0 meters compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat entered service first in 1942, 51 years before the B-2 Spirit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has been produced in greater numbers with 2,257 units compared to 21 units of the B-2 Spirit.