Tu-16 Badger vs B-47 Stratojet

Soviet jet bomber, known for Cold War operations and extensive use in various international conflicts, including Middle-Eastern wars.
Picture of Tu-16 Badger
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight 27 April 1952
Year of introduction 1954
Number produced 1509 units
Average unit price $6 million
American jet bomber, widely deployed during the Cold War, known for its strategic bombing and aerial reconnaissance roles.
Picture of B-47 Stratojet
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 17 December 1947
Year of introduction 1952
Number produced 2042 units
Average unit price $3 million
Wing area 165.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 33.0 m β—‰
Height 10.4 m β—‰
Length 34.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1050 km/h β—‰
Operational range 5,925 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 79,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 37,200 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,525 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of Tu-16 Badger
Wing area 132.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 35.4 m β—‰
Height 8.5 m β—‰
Length 32.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 977 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,240 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,089 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 100,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 35,867 kg β—‰
Total thrust 6 x 3,266 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of B-47 Stratojet

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