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B-47 Stratojet vs Tu-2 Bat

Boeing B-47 Stratojet bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-47 Stratojet
Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 Bat
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Specifications
B-47 Stratojet Tu-2 Bat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 17 December 1947 29 January 1941
Year introduced 1952 1942
Number produced 2042 units 2257 units
Average unit price $3 million --
Wing area 132.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 35.4 m 18.9 m
Height 8.5 m 4.1 m
Length 32.7 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 977 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 10,089 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 100,000 kg 11,768 kg
Empty weight 35,867 kg 7,601 kg
Total thrust 6 x 3,266 kgf 2 x 1,380 kW
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Overview

The B-47 Stratojet and the Tu-2 Bat are both Bombers, manufactured by Boeing and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 977 km/h for the B-47 Stratojet vs 528 km/h for the Tu-2 Bat. The B-47 Stratojet has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 2,020 km for the Tu-2 Bat. The B-47 Stratojet operates at altitudes up to 10,089 m compared to 9,000 m for the Tu-2 Bat. At 100,000 kg MTOW, the B-47 Stratojet is 8.5x the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.

The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in 2,042 units vs 2,257 for the Tu-2 Bat. The Tu-2 Bat first flew 6 years before the B-47 Stratojet (1941 vs 1947).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-47 Stratojet or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-47 Stratojet is faster with a maximum speed of 977 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 449 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-47 Stratojet or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-47 Stratojet has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-47 Stratojet or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-47 Stratojet has a higher service ceiling at 10,089 meters (33,100 ft) compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-47 Stratojet or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-47 Stratojet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 100,000 kg compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.
Which is larger, the B-47 Stratojet or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-47 Stratojet is longer at 32.6 meters compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-47 Stratojet or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat entered service first in 1942, 10 years before the B-47 Stratojet which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-47 Stratojet or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has been produced in greater numbers with 2,257 units compared to 2,042 units of the B-47 Stratojet.