B-2 Spirit vs Tu-95 Bear
The B-2 Spirit and the Tu-95 Bear are both Bombers, manufactured by Northrop and Tupolev respectively. Top speed is 972 km/h for the B-2 Spirit vs 920 km/h for the Tu-95 Bear. The B-2 Spirit has an operational range of 11,000 km vs 15,000 km for the Tu-95 Bear. The B-2 Spirit operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 13,716 m for the Tu-95 Bear. The B-2 Spirit has been produced in 21 units vs 500 for the Tu-95 Bear. Unit cost is $750M for the B-2 Spirit vs $60M for the Tu-95 Bear. The Tu-95 Bear 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 |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 12 November 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 500 units |
| Average unit price | $60 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 | 310.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 920 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 15,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 188,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 90,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,950 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-2 Spirit is faster with a maximum speed of 972 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the B-2 Spirit's 11,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the B-2 Spirit's 170,200 kg.
Which is larger, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is longer at 46.2 meters compared to the B-2 Spirit's 21.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-2 Spirit is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the Tu-95 Bear at $60 million.
Which entered service first, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear entered service first in 1956, 37 years before the B-2 Spirit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-2 Spirit or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 21 units of the B-2 Spirit.