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Tu-2 Bat vs Vulcan

Tu-2 Bat vs Vulcan at a glance — top speed 528 vs 1,039 km/h, range 2,020 vs 4,195 km, max takeoff weight 11,768 vs 77,111 kg, built 2,257 vs 134 units.

Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 Bat
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
Specifications
Tu-2 Bat Vulcan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Avro
First flight 29 January 1941 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1942 1956
Number produced 2257 units 134 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 18.9 m 30.3 m
Height 4.1 m 8.1 m
Length 13.8 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 528 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,768 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 7,601 kg 37,908 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,380 kW 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-2 Bat or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,039 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 511 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-2 Bat or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has a longer range at 4,195 km compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-2 Bat or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-2 Bat or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,111 kg compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-2 Bat or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is longer at 29.6 meters compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-2 Bat or Vulcan?
The Tu-2 Bat entered service first in 1942, 14 years before the Vulcan which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-2 Bat or Vulcan?
The Tu-2 Bat has been produced in greater numbers with 2,257 units compared to 134 units of the Vulcan.