Tu-16 Badger vs Tu-160 Blackjack
The Tu-16 Badger and the Tu-160 Blackjack are both Bombers, manufactured by Tupolev and Tupolev respectively. The Tu-160 Blackjack reaches 2,220 km/h — 2.1x the Tu-16 Badger's 1,050 km/h. The Tu-16 Badger has an operational range of 7,200 km vs 12,300 km for the Tu-160 Blackjack. The Tu-160 Blackjack operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 12,800 m for the Tu-16 Badger. At 274,877 kg MTOW, the Tu-160 Blackjack is 3.5x the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg. The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in 1,509 units vs 37 for the Tu-160 Blackjack. Unit cost is $6M for the Tu-16 Badger vs $250M for the Tu-160 Blackjack. The Tu-16 Badger first flew 29 years before the Tu-160 Blackjack (1952 vs 1981).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 27 April 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 1509 units |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| Wing area | 165.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 34.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1050 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 79,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 37,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,525 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 232.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 55.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 54.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 274,877 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 109,769 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 14,016 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 1,170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a longer range at 12,300 km compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 274,877 kg compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is longer at 54.1 meters compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 34.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the Tu-16 Badger at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-16 Badger entered service first in 1954, 33 years before the Tu-160 Blackjack which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 37 units of the Tu-160 Blackjack.