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B-21 Raider vs Tu-4 Bull

B-21 Raider vs Tu-4 Bull at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 558 km/h, range 9,600 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 63,600 kg, built 3 vs 847 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
Specifications
B-21 Raider Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Tupolev
First flight 10 November 2023 19 May 1947
Year introduced 2027 1949
Number produced 3 units 847 units
Average unit price $700 million --
Wing area -- m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 43.1 m
Height -- m 8.5 m
Length 16.0 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf 4 x 1,790 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-21 Raider is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 492 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-21 Raider has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-21 Raider has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-21 Raider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 81,647 kg compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-21 Raider or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 78 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.