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B-66 Destroyer vs Tu-2 Bat

B-66 Destroyer vs Tu-2 Bat at a glance — top speed 1,015 vs 528 km/h, range 3,974 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 37,648 vs 11,768 kg, built 294 vs 2,257 units.

Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 Bat
Specifications
B-66 Destroyer Tu-2 Bat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Douglas Tupolev
First flight 28 June 1954 29 January 1941
Year introduced 1956 1942
Number produced 294 units 2257 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 72.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 18.9 m
Height 7.2 m 4.1 m
Length 22.9 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 1015 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 3,974 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,648 kg 11,768 kg
Empty weight 19,300 kg 7,601 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,627 kgf 2 x 1,380 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-66 Destroyer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,015 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 487 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-66 Destroyer has a longer range at 3,974 km compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-66 Destroyer has a higher service ceiling at 12,009 meters (39,399 ft) compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-66 Destroyer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,648 kg compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.
Which is larger, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-66 Destroyer is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat entered service first in 1942, 14 years before the B-66 Destroyer which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has been produced in greater numbers with 2,257 units compared to 294 units of the B-66 Destroyer.