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Tu-142 vs Tu-95 Bear

Tupolev Tu-142 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
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Specifications
Tu-142 Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Tupolev
First flight 18 June 1968 12 November 1952
Year introduced 1972 1956
Number produced 100 units 500 units
Average unit price -- $60 million
Wing area 311.1 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 50.0 m 50.1 m
Height 12.1 m 12.1 m
Length 53.1 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 925 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 185,000 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 90,000 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,758 kW 4 x 2,238 kW
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Overview

The Tu-142 is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Tupolev, while the Tu-95 Bear is a Bombers by Tupolev.

Top speed is 925 km/h for the Tu-142 vs 920 km/h for the Tu-95 Bear. The Tu-142 has an operational range of 6,500 km vs 15,000 km for the Tu-95 Bear. The Tu-95 Bear operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,000 m for the Tu-142.

The Tu-142 has been produced in 100 units vs 500 for the Tu-95 Bear. The Tu-95 Bear first flew 16 years before the Tu-142 (1952 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-142 or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-142 is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-142 or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Tu-142's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-142 or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Tu-142's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-142 or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the Tu-142's 185,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-142 or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-142 is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 46.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-142 or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear entered service first in 1956, 16 years before the Tu-142 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-142 or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 100 units of the Tu-142.