Tu-126 Moss vs Tu-95 Bear
Overview
The Tu-126 Moss is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Tupolev, while the Tu-95 Bear is a Bombers by Tupolev.
Top speed is 790 km/h for the Tu-126 Moss vs 920 km/h for the Tu-95 Bear. The Tu-126 Moss has an operational range of 7,000 km vs 15,000 km for the Tu-95 Bear. The Tu-95 Bear operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 10,700 m for the Tu-126 Moss.
The Tu-126 Moss has been produced in 9 units vs 500 for the Tu-95 Bear. The Tu-95 Bear first flew 10 years before the Tu-126 Moss (1952 vs 1962).
| Soviet airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, operated during the Cold War from 1965 to 1984. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 23 January 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 9 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Soviet strategic bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed for long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 12 November 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 500 units |
| Average unit price | $60 million |
| Wing area | 311.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 16.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 56.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 790 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,700 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 171,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 103,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,758 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 310.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 920 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 15,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 188,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 90,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,238 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Tu-126 Moss or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the Tu-126 Moss's 790 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-126 Moss or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Tu-126 Moss's 7,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-126 Moss or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Tu-126 Moss's 10,700 meters (35,104 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-126 Moss or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the Tu-126 Moss's 171,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-126 Moss or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-126 Moss is longer at 56.5 meters compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 46.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-126 Moss or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear entered service first in 1956, 9 years before the Tu-126 Moss which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-126 Moss or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 9 units of the Tu-126 Moss.