Radu Băldescu (16 October 1888 – 2 December 1953) was a Romanian major general during World War II.

Băldescu was born on 16 October 1888, at Mihăileștii de Sus, a village that now belongs to Scornicești, Olt County, Romania, in the family of a priest.

Băldescu pursued his military career in 1936 as commanding officer of the 93rd Infantry Regiment Cloșca in Arad.

The 18th Division was kept in reserve until the fall, when it was sent to the Romanian 4th Army to take part in the Siege of Odessa, being subordinated to the 3rd Corps.

Băldescu went into reserve in 1944, but later that year became Deputy General Officer Commanding 6th Corps Area.