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B-52 Stratofortress vs Tu-16 Badger

B-52 Stratofortress vs Tu-16 Badger at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 1,050 km/h, range 14,200 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 220,000 vs 79,000 kg, built 744 vs 1,509 units.

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-52 Stratofortress
Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
Specifications
B-52 Stratofortress Tu-16 Badger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 15 April 1952 27 April 1952
Year introduced 1955 1954
Number produced 744 units 1509 units
Average unit price $9.3 million $6 million
Wing area 370.0 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 56.4 m 33.0 m
Height 12.4 m 10.4 m
Length 48.5 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 14,200 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 220,000 kg 79,000 kg
Empty weight 83,250 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 8 x 7,747 kgf 2 x 9,525 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the B-52 Stratofortress's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a longer range at 14,200 km compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 220,000 kg compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-52 Stratofortress is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 34.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-16 Badger?
The B-52 Stratofortress is more expensive at approximately $9.3 million per unit compared to the Tu-16 Badger at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger entered service first in 1954, 1 years before the B-52 Stratofortress which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 744 units of the B-52 Stratofortress.