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B-57 Canberra vs Tu-2 Bat

B-57 Canberra vs Tu-2 Bat at a glance — top speed 960 vs 528 km/h, range 4,380 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 11,768 kg, built 403 vs 2,257 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 Bat
Specifications
B-57 Canberra Tu-2 Bat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Martin Tupolev
First flight 20 July 1953 29 January 1941
Year introduced 1954 1942
Number produced 403 units 2257 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 18.9 m
Height 4.5 m 4.1 m
Length 20.0 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 11,768 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 7,601 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 2 x 1,380 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-57 Canberra is faster with a maximum speed of 960 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 432 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-57 Canberra has a longer range at 4,380 km compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 13,745 meters (45,095 ft) compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,365 kg compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-57 Canberra is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat entered service first in 1942, 12 years before the B-57 Canberra which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has been produced in greater numbers with 2,257 units compared to 403 units of the B-57 Canberra.