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B-36 Peacemaker vs Tu-4 Bull

Convair B-36 Peacemaker bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-36 Peacemaker
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
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Specifications
B-36 Peacemaker Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Tupolev
First flight 8 August 1946 19 May 1947
Year introduced 1949 1949
Number produced 384 units 847 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area 443.5 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 70.0 m 43.1 m
Height 14.3 m 8.5 m
Length 49.4 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 673 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 6,413 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 13,289 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 185,973 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 75,530 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust -- 4 x 1,790 kW
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Overview

The B-36 Peacemaker and the Tu-4 Bull are both Bombers, manufactured by Convair and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 673 km/h for the B-36 Peacemaker vs 558 km/h for the Tu-4 Bull. The B-36 Peacemaker has an operational range of 6,413 km vs 5,400 km for the Tu-4 Bull. The B-36 Peacemaker operates at altitudes up to 13,289 m compared to 11,200 m for the Tu-4 Bull. At 185,973 kg MTOW, the B-36 Peacemaker is 2.9x the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.

The B-36 Peacemaker has been produced in 384 units vs 847 for the Tu-4 Bull. The B-36 Peacemaker first flew 1 years before the Tu-4 Bull (1946 vs 1947).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-36 Peacemaker is faster with a maximum speed of 673 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a longer range at 6,413 km compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a higher service ceiling at 13,289 meters (43,599 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,973 kg compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.
Which is larger, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-36 Peacemaker is longer at 49.4 meters compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 30.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 0 years before the B-36 Peacemaker which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-36 Peacemaker or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 384 units of the B-36 Peacemaker.