Tu-95 Bear vs Victor
Overview
The Tu-95 Bear and the Victor are both Bombers, manufactured by Tupolev and Handley Page respectively.
Top speed is 920 km/h for the Tu-95 Bear vs 1,009 km/h for the Victor. The Tu-95 Bear has an operational range of 15,000 km vs 9,662 km for the Victor. The Victor operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 13,716 m for the Tu-95 Bear. At 188,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-95 Bear is 2.0x the Victor's 92,986 kg.
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in 500 units vs 86 for the Victor.
| Soviet strategic bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed for long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 12 November 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 500 units |
| Average unit price | $60 million |
| British jet-powered strategic bomber, developed during the Cold War, utilized as a nuclear deterrent and later as an aerial refuelling tanker until the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Handley Page |
| First flight | 24 December 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 86 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 310.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 920 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 15,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 188,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 90,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,238 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 223.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 35.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1009 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 9,662 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 92,986 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 40,383 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 12 kN â—‰ |
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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.