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Tu-16 Badger vs Victor

Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
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Specifications
Tu-16 Badger Victor
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Handley Page
First flight 27 April 1952 24 December 1952
Year introduced 1954 1958
Number produced 1509 units 86 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wing area 165.0 m² 223.5 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 34.0 m
Height 10.4 m 8.6 m
Length 34.8 m 35.0 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 1009 km/h
Operational range 7,200 km 9,662 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 79,000 kg 92,986 kg
Empty weight 37,200 kg 40,383 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,525 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Overview

The Tu-16 Badger and the Victor are both Bombers, manufactured by Tupolev and Handley Page respectively.

Top speed is 1,050 km/h for the Tu-16 Badger vs 1,009 km/h for the Victor. The Tu-16 Badger has an operational range of 7,200 km vs 9,662 km for the Victor. The Victor operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 12,800 m for the Tu-16 Badger.

The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in 1,509 units vs 86 for the Victor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-16 Badger or Victor?
The Tu-16 Badger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Victor's 1,009 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-16 Badger or Victor?
The Victor has a longer range at 9,662 km compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-16 Badger or Victor?
The Victor has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-16 Badger or Victor?
The Victor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,986 kg compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-16 Badger or Victor?
The Victor is longer at 35.0 meters compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 34.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-16 Badger or Victor?
The Tu-16 Badger entered service first in 1954, 4 years before the Victor which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-16 Badger or Victor?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.