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B-21 Raider vs Tu-95 Bear

B-21 Raider vs Tu-95 Bear at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 920 km/h, range 9,600 vs 15,000 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 188,000 kg, built 3 vs 500 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
Specifications
B-21 Raider Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Tupolev
First flight 10 November 2023 12 November 1952
Year introduced 2027 1956
Number produced 3 units 500 units
Average unit price $700 million $60 million
Wing area -- m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 50.1 m
Height -- m 12.1 m
Length 16.0 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf 4 x 8,950 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-21 Raider is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the B-21 Raider's 9,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-21 Raider has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the B-21 Raider's 81,647 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is longer at 46.2 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-21 Raider or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-21 Raider is more expensive at approximately $700 million per unit compared to the Tu-95 Bear at $60 million.
Which entered service first, the B-21 Raider or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear entered service first in 1956, 71 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.