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Canberra vs Tu-16 Badger

Canberra vs Tu-16 Badger at a glance — top speed 933 vs 1,050 km/h, range 5,440 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 79,000 kg, built 949 vs 1,509 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
Specifications
Canberra Tu-16 Badger
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Tupolev
First flight 13 May 1949 27 April 1952
Year introduced 1951 1954
Number produced 949 units 1509 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 89.2 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 33.0 m
Height 4.8 m 10.4 m
Length 20.0 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 79,000 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,357 kgf 2 x 9,525 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canberra or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 117 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the Canberra's 5,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or Tu-16 Badger?
The Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canberra or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,000 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canberra or Tu-16 Badger?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 3 years before the Tu-16 Badger which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 949 units of the Canberra.