Tupolev Tu-22M3 vs Tupolev Tu-95MS
Full specs: Tupolev Tu-22M3 Tupolev Tu-95MS
Tupolev Tu-22M3 and Tupolev Tu-95MS are both bomber, compared here on public specifications. The Tupolev Tu-22M3 leads on max speed (2,300 vs 830 km/h). 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) | 2,300 km/h ✓ | 830 km/h |
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 1.88 Mach | N/A |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | N/A | 700 km/h |
| Range (km) | 6,800 km | 15,000 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 13,300 m ✓ | 12,000 m |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 3 | 6 ✓ |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 24,000 kg ✓ | 15,000 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 42.4 m | 49.1 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 58,000 kg | 90,000 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 126,400 kg | 171,000 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 7 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | N/A | 14,795 hp |
| Thrust (kN) | 245 kN | N/A |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 497 | 500 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Tupolev Tu-22M3 and Tupolev Tu-95MS? +
The Tupolev Tu-22M3 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 2,300 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 Tupolev Tu-22M3 carries the largest weapons payload at 24,000 kg.
Which has the higher hardpoints? +
The Tupolev Tu-95MS has the higher hardpoints at 6.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Tupolev Tu-22M3 has the higher service ceiling at 13,300 m.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Tupolev Tu-95MS has the higher units built at 500.
Is the Tupolev Tu-22M3 better than the Tupolev Tu-95MS? +
On the public specs we track, Tupolev Tu-22M3 and Tupolev Tu-95MS are closely matched, Tupolev Tu-22M3 leads on max speed, weapons payload, service ceiling, while Tupolev Tu-95MS leads on range, hardpoints, units built. 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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