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B-1A vs Tu-4 Bull

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
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Specifications
B-1A Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Tupolev
First flight 23 December 1974 19 May 1947
Year introduced -- 1949
Number produced 4 units 847 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area 594.0 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 43.1 m
Height 10.4 m 8.5 m
Length 52.0 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 4 x 1,790 kW
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Overview

The B-1A and the Tu-4 Bull are both Bombers, manufactured by Rockwell and Tupolev respectively.

The B-1A reaches 2,124 km/h — 3.8:1 the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h. The B-1A has an operational range of 9,800 km vs 5,400 km for the Tu-4 Bull. The B-1A operates at altitudes up to 18,900 m compared to 11,200 m for the Tu-4 Bull. At 179,169 kg MTOW, the B-1A is 2.8:1 the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.

The B-1A has been produced in 4 units vs 847 for the Tu-4 Bull. The Tu-4 Bull first flew 27 years before the B-1A (1947 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 1,566 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 30.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.