GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

B-21 Raider vs Tu-16 Badger

B-21 Raider vs Tu-16 Badger at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 1,050 km/h, range 9,600 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 79,000 kg, built 3 vs 1,509 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
Specifications
B-21 Raider Tu-16 Badger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Tupolev
First flight 10 November 2023 27 April 1952
Year introduced 2027 1954
Number produced 3 units 1509 units
Average unit price $700 million $6 million
Wing area -- m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 33.0 m
Height -- m 10.4 m
Length 16.0 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 79,000 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf 2 x 9,525 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Guide Chinese Fighter Aircraft US Aircraft Designations Soviet and Russian Aircraft Designations
B-21 Raider vs Tu-160 Blackjack

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or Tu-16 Badger?
Both the B-21 Raider and Tu-16 Badger have a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-21 Raider has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-21 Raider has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-21 Raider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 81,647 kg compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-21 Raider or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-21 Raider is more expensive at approximately $700 million per unit compared to the Tu-16 Badger at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-21 Raider or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger entered service first in 1954, 73 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.