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B-1B Lancer vs Tu-4 Bull

B-1B Lancer vs Tu-4 Bull at a glance — top speed 1,448 vs 558 km/h, range 9,400 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 216,400 vs 63,600 kg, built 104 vs 847 units.

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
Specifications
B-1B Lancer Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Tupolev
First flight 23 March 1983 19 May 1947
Year introduced 1986 1949
Number produced 104 units 847 units
Average unit price $283 million --
Wing area 181.2 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 43.1 m
Height 10.4 m 8.5 m
Length 44.5 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 4 x 1,790 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 890 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 30.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 37 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.