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B-2 Spirit vs Tu-95 Bear

B-2 Spirit vs Tu-95 Bear at a glance — top speed 972 vs 920 km/h, range 11,000 vs 15,000 km, max takeoff weight 170,200 vs 188,000 kg, built 21 vs 500 units.

Northrop B-2 Spirit bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-2 Spirit
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
Specifications
B-2 Spirit Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Tupolev
First flight 17 July 1989 12 November 1952
Year introduced 1993 1956
Number produced 21 units 500 units
Average unit price $750 million $60 million
Wing area 478.0 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 52.0 m 50.1 m
Height 5.0 m 12.1 m
Length 21.0 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 972 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 170,200 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 71,668 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 7,847 kgf 4 x 8,950 kW
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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.