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Canberra vs Tu-95 Bear

Canberra vs Tu-95 Bear at a glance — top speed 933 vs 920 km/h, range 5,440 vs 15,000 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 188,000 kg, built 949 vs 500 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
Specifications
Canberra Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Tupolev
First flight 13 May 1949 12 November 1952
Year introduced 1951 1956
Number produced 949 units 500 units
Average unit price -- $60 million
Wing area 89.2 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 50.1 m
Height 4.8 m 12.1 m
Length 20.0 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,357 kgf 4 x 8,950 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canberra or Tu-95 Bear?
The Canberra is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Canberra's 5,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or Tu-95 Bear?
The Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canberra or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is longer at 46.2 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canberra or Tu-95 Bear?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 5 years before the Tu-95 Bear which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or Tu-95 Bear?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 500 units of the Tu-95 Bear.