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B-57 Canberra vs Tu-95 Bear

B-57 Canberra vs Tu-95 Bear at a glance — top speed 960 vs 920 km/h, range 4,380 vs 15,000 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 188,000 kg, built 403 vs 500 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
Specifications
B-57 Canberra Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Martin Tupolev
First flight 20 July 1953 12 November 1952
Year introduced 1954 1956
Number produced 403 units 500 units
Average unit price -- $60 million
Wing area 89.0 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 50.1 m
Height 4.5 m 12.1 m
Length 20.0 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 4 x 8,950 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-57 Canberra is faster with a maximum speed of 960 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the B-57 Canberra's 4,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 13,745 meters (45,095 ft) compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is longer at 46.2 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-57 Canberra entered service first in 1954, 2 years before the Tu-95 Bear which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 403 units of the B-57 Canberra.