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Tu-95 Bear vs Valiant

Tu-95 Bear vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 920 vs 912 km/h, range 15,000 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 188,000 vs 63,503 kg, built 500 vs 108 units.

Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Specifications
Tu-95 Bear Valiant
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Vickers
First flight 12 November 1952 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1956 1955
Number produced 500 units 108 units
Average unit price $60 million --
Wing area 310.0 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 50.1 m 34.9 m
Height 12.1 m 9.8 m
Length 46.2 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 15,000 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 188,000 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 90,000 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,950 kW 4 x 44 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-95 Bear or Valiant?
The Tu-95 Bear is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-95 Bear or Valiant?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Valiant's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-95 Bear or Valiant?
The Valiant 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-95 Bear or Valiant?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-95 Bear or Valiant?
The Tu-95 Bear is longer at 46.2 meters compared to the Valiant's 33.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-95 Bear or Valiant?
The Valiant entered service first in 1955, 1 years before the Tu-95 Bear which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-95 Bear or Valiant?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.