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B-45 Tornado vs Tu-2 Bat

B-45 Tornado vs Tu-2 Bat at a glance — top speed 911 vs 528 km/h, range 1,918 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 41,628 vs 11,768 kg, built 142 vs 2,257 units.

North American B-45 Tornado bombers side profile drawing
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Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 BatFull specs
Specifications
B-45 Tornado Tu-2 Bat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer North American Tupolev
First flight 17 March 1947 29 January 1941
Year introduced 1948 1942
Number produced 142 units 2257 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 109.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 18.9 m
Height 7.7 m 4.1 m
Length 23.0 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 911 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 1,918 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,628 kg 11,768 kg
Empty weight 20,726 kg 7,601 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,359 kgf 2 x 1,380 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-45 Tornado or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-45 Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 911 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 383 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-45 Tornado or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the B-45 Tornado's 1,918 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-45 Tornado or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-45 Tornado has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-45 Tornado or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-45 Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,628 kg compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.
Which is larger, the B-45 Tornado or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-45 Tornado is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-45 Tornado or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat entered service first in 1942, 6 years before the B-45 Tornado which entered service in 1948.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-45 Tornado or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has been produced in greater numbers with 2,257 units compared to 142 units of the B-45 Tornado.