Tu-160 Blackjack vs Tu-95 Bear
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Specifications
|
Tu-160 Blackjack |
Tu-95 Bear |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Bombers |
Bombers |
| Manufacturer |
Tupolev |
Tupolev |
| First flight |
19 December 1981 |
12 November 1952 |
| Year introduced |
1987 |
1956 |
| Number produced |
37 units |
500 units |
| Average unit price |
$250 million |
$60 million |
| Wing area |
232.0 m² |
310.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
55.7 m |
50.1 m |
| Height |
13.1 m |
12.1 m |
| Length |
54.1 m |
46.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
2220 km/h |
920 km/h |
| Operational range |
12,300 km |
15,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
16,000 m |
13,716 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
274,877 kg |
188,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
109,769 kg |
90,000 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 3,504 kgf
|
4 x 2,238 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 1,300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Tu-160 Blackjack's 12,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 274,877 kg compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 188,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is longer at 54.1 meters compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 46.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the Tu-95 Bear at $60 million.
Which entered service first, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear entered service first in 1956, 31 years before the Tu-160 Blackjack which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 37 units of the Tu-160 Blackjack.
