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Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire vs Tu-95 Bear

Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire vs Tu-95 Bear at a glance — top speed 2,327 vs 920 km/h, range 6,800 vs 15,000 km, max takeoff weight 126,000 vs 188,000 kg, built 497 vs 500 units.

Tupolev Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
Specifications
Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Tupolev
First flight 30 August 1969 12 November 1952
Year introduced 1973 1956
Number produced 497 units 500 units
Average unit price $65 million $60 million
Wing area 183.6 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 34.3 m 50.1 m
Height 11.1 m 12.1 m
Length 42.4 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 2327 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 6,800 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 13,300 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 126,000 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 58,000 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 25,278 kgf 4 x 8,950 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is faster with a maximum speed of 2,327 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 1,407 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 6,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 126,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is longer at 46.2 meters compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 42.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the Tu-95 Bear at $60 million.
Which entered service first, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear entered service first in 1956, 17 years before the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 497 units of the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire.