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Tu-104 Camel vs Tu-16 Badger

Tu-104 Camel vs Tu-16 Badger at a glance — top speed 950 vs 1,050 km/h, range 2,750 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 78,100 vs 79,000 kg, built 201 vs 1,509 units.

Tupolev Tu-104 Camel military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-104 Camel
Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
Specifications
Tu-104 Camel Tu-16 Badger
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Tupolev
First flight 17 June 1955 27 April 1952
Year introduced 1956 1954
Number produced 201 units 1509 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 183.0 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 34.5 m 33.0 m
Height 11.9 m 10.4 m
Length 40.1 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 2,750 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,100 kg 79,000 kg
Empty weight 43,800 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,707 kgf 2 x 9,525 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-104 Camel or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Tu-104 Camel's 950 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-104 Camel or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the Tu-104 Camel's 2,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-104 Camel or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Tu-104 Camel's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-104 Camel or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,000 kg compared to the Tu-104 Camel's 78,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-104 Camel or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-104 Camel is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 34.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-104 Camel or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger entered service first in 1954, 2 years before the Tu-104 Camel which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-104 Camel or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 201 units of the Tu-104 Camel.