B-52 Stratofortress vs Tu-95 Bear
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B-52 Stratofortress |
Tu-95 Bear |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Bombers |
Bombers |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
Tupolev |
| First flight |
15 April 1952 |
12 November 1952 |
| Year introduced |
1955 |
1956 |
| Number produced |
744 units |
500 units |
| Average unit price |
$70 million |
$60 million |
| Wing area |
370.0 m² |
310.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
56.4 m |
50.1 m |
| Height |
12.4 m |
12.1 m |
| Length |
48.5 m |
46.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
1000 km/h |
920 km/h |
| Operational range |
14,200 km |
15,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,000 m |
13,716 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
220,000 kg |
188,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
83,250 kg |
90,000 kg |
| Total thrust |
8 x 7,747 kgf
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4 x 8,950 kW
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Which is faster, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-52 Stratofortress is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the B-52 Stratofortress's 14,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 220,000 kg compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 188,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-52 Stratofortress is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 46.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-52 Stratofortress is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Tu-95 Bear at $60 million.
Which entered service first, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-52 Stratofortress entered service first in 1955, 1 years before the Tu-95 Bear which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-52 Stratofortress or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-52 Stratofortress has been produced in greater numbers with 744 units compared to 500 units of the Tu-95 Bear.
