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B-1B Lancer vs Tu-95 Bear

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
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Specifications
B-1B Lancer Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Tupolev
First flight 23 March 1983 12 November 1952
Year introduced 1986 1956
Number produced 104 units 500 units
Average unit price $283 million $60 million
Wing area 181.2 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 50.1 m
Height 10.4 m 12.1 m
Length 44.5 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 4 x 8,950 kW
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Overview

The B-1B Lancer and the Tu-95 Bear are both Bombers, manufactured by Rockwell and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 1,448 km/h for the B-1B Lancer vs 920 km/h for the Tu-95 Bear. The B-1B Lancer has an operational range of 9,400 km vs 15,000 km for the Tu-95 Bear. The B-1B Lancer operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 13,716 m for the Tu-95 Bear.

The B-1B Lancer has been produced in 104 units vs 500 for the Tu-95 Bear. Unit cost is $283M for the B-1B Lancer vs $60M for the Tu-95 Bear. The Tu-95 Bear first flew 31 years before the B-1B Lancer (1952 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 528 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the B-1B Lancer's 9,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 188,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is longer at 46.2 meters compared to the B-1B Lancer's 44.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-95 Bear?
The B-1B Lancer is more expensive at approximately $283 million per unit compared to the Tu-95 Bear at $60 million.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear entered service first in 1956, 30 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.