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F-117 Nighthawk vs Tu-16 Badger

F-117 Nighthawk vs Tu-16 Badger at a glance — top speed 993 vs 1,050 km/h, range 1,720 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 25,000 vs 79,000 kg, built 64 vs 1,509 units.

Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
Specifications
F-117 Nighthawk Tu-16 Badger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Lockheed Tupolev
First flight 18 June 1981 27 April 1952
Year introduced 1983 1954
Number produced 64 units 1509 units
Average unit price $45 million $6 million
Wing area 73.0 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 13.2 m 33.0 m
Height 3.8 m 10.4 m
Length 20.1 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 993 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 1,720 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 21,031 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 25,000 kg 79,000 kg
Empty weight 13,380 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,781 kgf 2 x 9,525 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 993 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-16 Badger?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,000 kg compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 20.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-16 Badger?
The F-117 Nighthawk is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Tu-16 Badger at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger entered service first in 1954, 29 years before the F-117 Nighthawk which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.