Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit vs Tupolev Tu-95MS
Full specs: Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit Tupolev Tu-95MS
Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit and Tupolev Tu-95MS are both bomber, compared here on public specifications. The Tupolev Tu-95MS leads on range (15,000 vs 11,100 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 1,010 km/h ✓ | 830 km/h |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | N/A | 700 km/h |
| Range (km) | 11,100 km | 15,000 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 15,200 m ✓ | 12,000 m |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | N/A | 6 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 18,144 kg ✓ | 15,000 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 21 m | 49.1 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 71,700 kg | 90,000 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 170,600 kg | 171,000 kg |
| Crew | 2 | 7 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | N/A | 14,795 hp |
| Thrust (kN) | 84 kN | N/A |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $2,130,000,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 21 | 500 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit and Tupolev Tu-95MS? +
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 1,010 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Tupolev Tu-95MS has the longest range at 15,000 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit carries the largest weapons payload at 18,144 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit has the lower public unit-cost figure at 2,130,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit has the higher service ceiling at 15,200 m.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Tupolev Tu-95MS has the higher units built at 500.
Is the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit better than the Tupolev Tu-95MS? +
On the public specs we track, the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit leads on 3 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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