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B-66 Destroyer vs Tu-16 Badger

B-66 Destroyer vs Tu-16 Badger at a glance — top speed 1,015 vs 1,050 km/h, range 3,974 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 37,648 vs 79,000 kg, built 294 vs 1,509 units.

Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
Specifications
B-66 Destroyer Tu-16 Badger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Douglas Tupolev
First flight 28 June 1954 27 April 1952
Year introduced 1956 1954
Number produced 294 units 1509 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 72.5 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 33.0 m
Height 7.2 m 10.4 m
Length 22.9 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 1015 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 3,974 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,648 kg 79,000 kg
Empty weight 19,300 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,627 kgf 2 x 9,525 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 1,015 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 3,974 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,000 kg compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 37,648 kg.
Which is larger, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 22.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger entered service first in 1954, 2 years before the B-66 Destroyer which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 294 units of the B-66 Destroyer.