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B-58 Hustler vs Tu-95 Bear

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
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Specifications
B-58 Hustler Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Tupolev
First flight 11 November 1956 12 November 1952
Year introduced 1960 1956
Number produced 116 units 500 units
Average unit price $18 million $60 million
Wing area 143.3 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 50.1 m
Height 8.9 m 12.1 m
Length 29.5 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,100 kgf 4 x 2,238 kW
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Overview

The B-58 Hustler and the Tu-95 Bear are both Bombers, manufactured by Convair and Tupolev respectively.

The B-58 Hustler reaches 2,123 km/h — 2.3x the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h. The B-58 Hustler has an operational range of 7,600 km vs 15,000 km for the Tu-95 Bear. The B-58 Hustler operates at altitudes up to 19,324 m compared to 13,716 m for the Tu-95 Bear. At 188,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-95 Bear is 2.3x the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.

The B-58 Hustler has been produced in 116 units vs 500 for the Tu-95 Bear. Unit cost is $18M for the B-58 Hustler vs $60M for the Tu-95 Bear. The Tu-95 Bear first flew 4 years before the B-58 Hustler (1952 vs 1956).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 1,203 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the B-58 Hustler's 7,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is longer at 46.2 meters compared to the B-58 Hustler's 29.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is more expensive at approximately $60 million per unit compared to the B-58 Hustler at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear entered service first in 1956, 4 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.