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B-66 Destroyer vs Tu-95 Bear

B-66 Destroyer vs Tu-95 Bear at a glance — top speed 1,015 vs 920 km/h, range 3,974 vs 15,000 km, max takeoff weight 37,648 vs 188,000 kg, built 294 vs 500 units.

Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
Specifications
B-66 Destroyer Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Douglas Tupolev
First flight 28 June 1954 12 November 1952
Year introduced 1956 1956
Number produced 294 units 500 units
Average unit price -- $60 million
Wing area 72.5 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 50.1 m
Height 7.2 m 12.1 m
Length 22.9 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 1015 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 3,974 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,648 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 19,300 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,627 kgf 4 x 8,950 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-66 Destroyer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,015 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 3,974 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 37,648 kg.
Which is larger, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is longer at 46.2 meters compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 22.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-95 Bear?
Both the B-66 Destroyer and Tu-95 Bear entered service in the same year: 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 294 units of the B-66 Destroyer.