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Tu-126 Moss vs Tu-95 Bear

Tu-126 Moss vs Tu-95 Bear at a glance — top speed 790 vs 920 km/h, range 7,000 vs 15,000 km, max takeoff weight 171,000 vs 188,000 kg, built 9 vs 500 units.

Tupolev Tu-126 Moss military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-126 Moss
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
Specifications
Tu-126 Moss Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Tupolev
First flight 23 January 1962 12 November 1952
Year introduced 1965 1956
Number produced 9 units 500 units
Average unit price -- $60 million
Wing area 311.1 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 51.4 m 50.1 m
Height 16.1 m 12.1 m
Length 56.5 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 790 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 7,000 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 10,700 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 171,000 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 103,000 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 11,033 kW 4 x 8,950 kW
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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.