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Tu-16 Badger vs Vulcan

Tu-16 Badger vs Vulcan at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 1,039 km/h, range 7,200 vs 4,195 km, max takeoff weight 79,000 vs 77,111 kg, built 1,509 vs 134 units.

Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
Specifications
Tu-16 Badger Vulcan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Avro
First flight 27 April 1952 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1954 1956
Number produced 1509 units 134 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wing area 165.0 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 30.3 m
Height 10.4 m 8.1 m
Length 34.8 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 7,200 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 79,000 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 37,200 kg 37,908 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,525 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-16 Badger or Vulcan?
The Tu-16 Badger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Vulcan's 1,039 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-16 Badger or Vulcan?
The Tu-16 Badger has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-16 Badger or Vulcan?
The Vulcan 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 Vulcan?
The Tu-16 Badger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,000 kg compared to the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-16 Badger or Vulcan?
The Tu-16 Badger is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the Vulcan's 29.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-16 Badger or Vulcan?
The Tu-16 Badger entered service first in 1954, 2 years before the Vulcan which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-16 Badger or Vulcan?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 134 units of the Vulcan.