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B-36 Peacemaker vs Tu-16 Badger

B-36 Peacemaker vs Tu-16 Badger at a glance — top speed 673 vs 1,050 km/h, range 16,093 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 185,973 vs 79,000 kg, built 384 vs 1,509 units.

Convair B-36 Peacemaker bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-36 Peacemaker
Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
Specifications
B-36 Peacemaker Tu-16 Badger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Tupolev
First flight 8 August 1946 27 April 1952
Year introduced 1949 1954
Number produced 384 units 1509 units
Average unit price $10 million $6 million
Wing area 443.5 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 70.0 m 33.0 m
Height 14.3 m 10.4 m
Length 49.4 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 673 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 16,093 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 13,289 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 185,973 kg 79,000 kg
Empty weight 75,530 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 9,525 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 673 km/h, a difference of 377 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a longer range at 16,093 km compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a higher service ceiling at 13,289 meters (43,599 ft) compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,973 kg compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-36 Peacemaker is longer at 49.4 meters compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 34.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-36 Peacemaker is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Tu-16 Badger at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-36 Peacemaker entered service first in 1949, 5 years before the Tu-16 Badger which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 384 units of the B-36 Peacemaker.