GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Tu-95 Bear vs Victor

Tu-95 Bear vs Victor at a glance — top speed 920 vs 1,009 km/h, range 15,000 vs 9,662 km, max takeoff weight 188,000 vs 92,986 kg, built 500 vs 86 units.

Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
Specifications
Tu-95 Bear Victor
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Handley Page
First flight 12 November 1952 24 December 1952
Year introduced 1956 1958
Number produced 500 units 86 units
Average unit price $60 million --
Wing area 310.0 m² 223.5 m²
Wingspan 50.1 m 34.0 m
Height 12.1 m 8.6 m
Length 46.2 m 35.0 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 1009 km/h
Operational range 15,000 km 9,662 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 188,000 kg 92,986 kg
Empty weight 90,000 kg 40,383 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,950 kW 4 x 49 kN
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Tu-95 Bear vs B-52 Stratofortress Tu-95 Bear vs Pe-2 Buck Tu-95 Bear vs Il-28 Beagle Tu-95 Bear vs Tu-2 Bat Tu-95 Bear vs B-47 Stratojet Tu-95 Bear vs Tu-16 Badger

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-95 Bear or Victor?
The Victor is faster with a maximum speed of 1,009 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-95 Bear or Victor?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Victor's 9,662 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-95 Bear or Victor?
The Victor has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-95 Bear or Victor?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the Victor's 92,986 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-95 Bear or Victor?
The Tu-95 Bear is longer at 46.2 meters compared to the Victor's 35.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-95 Bear or Victor?
The Tu-95 Bear entered service first in 1956, 2 years before the Victor which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-95 Bear or Victor?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.