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Tu-95 Bear vs Vulcan

Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
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Specifications
Tu-95 Bear Vulcan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Avro
First flight 12 November 1952 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1956 1956
Number produced 500 units 134 units
Average unit price $60 million --
Wing area 310.0 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 50.1 m 30.3 m
Height 12.1 m 8.1 m
Length 46.2 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 15,000 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 188,000 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 90,000 kg 37,908 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,950 kW 4 x 49 kN
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Overview

The Tu-95 Bear and the Vulcan are both Bombers, manufactured by Tupolev and Avro respectively.

Top speed is 920 km/h for the Tu-95 Bear vs 1,039 km/h for the Vulcan. The Tu-95 Bear has an operational range of 15,000 km vs 4,195 km for the Vulcan. The Vulcan 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 2.4:1 the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.

The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in 500 units vs 134 for the Vulcan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-95 Bear or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,039 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 119 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-95 Bear or Vulcan?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-95 Bear or Vulcan?
The Vulcan 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 Vulcan?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-95 Bear or Vulcan?
The Tu-95 Bear is longer at 46.2 meters compared to the Vulcan's 29.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-95 Bear or Vulcan?
The Vulcan entered service first in 1956, 0 years before the Tu-95 Bear which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-95 Bear or Vulcan?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 134 units of the Vulcan.