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Tu-144 Charger vs Tu-95 Bear

Tu-144 Charger vs Tu-95 Bear at a glance — top speed 2,500 vs 920 km/h, range 6,500 vs 15,000 km, max takeoff weight 207,000 vs 188,000 kg, built 16 vs 500 units.

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Specifications
Tu-144 Charger Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Tupolev
First flight 31 December 1968 12 November 1952
Year introduced 1975 1956
Number produced 16 units 500 units
Average unit price -- $60 million
Wing area 506.4 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 28.8 m 50.1 m
Height 12.6 m 12.1 m
Length 65.7 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 207,000 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 99,200 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 240 kN 4 x 8,950 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-144 Charger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 1,580 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Tu-144 Charger's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 207,000 kg compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 188,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-144 Charger is longer at 65.7 meters compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 46.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear entered service first in 1956, 19 years before the Tu-144 Charger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-144 Charger or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 16 units of the Tu-144 Charger.