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B-29 Superfortress vs Tu-95 Bear

B-29 Superfortress vs Tu-95 Bear at a glance — top speed 575 vs 920 km/h, range 5,230 vs 15,000 km, max takeoff weight 60,555 vs 188,000 kg, built 3,970 vs 500 units.

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Specifications
B-29 Superfortress Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 21 September 1942 12 November 1952
Year introduced 1944 1956
Number produced 3970 units 500 units
Average unit price $640K $60 million
Wing area 161.3 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 43.1 m 50.1 m
Height 8.5 m 12.1 m
Length 30.2 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 5,230 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 9,710 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 60,555 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 33,793 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,640 kW 4 x 8,950 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 575 km/h, a difference of 345 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 5,230 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 9,710 meters (31,856 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 60,555 kg.
Which is larger, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is longer at 46.2 meters compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 30.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is more expensive at approximately $60 million per unit compared to the B-29 Superfortress at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-29 Superfortress entered service first in 1944, 12 years before the Tu-95 Bear which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-29 Superfortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-29 Superfortress has been produced in greater numbers with 3,970 units compared to 500 units of the Tu-95 Bear.