Tu-16 Badger vs Tu-95 Bear
| Soviet jet bomber, known for Cold War operations and extensive use in various international conflicts, including Middle-Eastern wars. | |
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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 |
| 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 | 165.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 34.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1050 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 79,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 37,200 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,525 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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 8,950 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-16 Badger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is longer at 46.2 meters compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 34.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is more expensive at approximately $60 million per unit compared to the Tu-16 Badger at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-16 Badger entered service first in 1954, 2 years before the Tu-95 Bear which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 500 units of the Tu-95 Bear.