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B-47 Stratojet vs M-4 Bison

Boeing B-47 Stratojet bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-47 Stratojet
Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
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Specifications
B-47 Stratojet M-4 Bison
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Myasishchev
First flight 17 December 1947 20 January 1953
Year introduced 1952 1953
Number produced 2042 units 123 units
Average unit price $3 million $8 million
Wing area 132.7 m² 326.4 m²
Wingspan 35.4 m 50.5 m
Height 8.5 m 14.1 m
Length 32.7 m 47.2 m
Maximum speed 977 km/h 947 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 5,600 km
Service ceiling 10,089 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 100,000 kg 181,500 kg
Empty weight 35,867 kg 79,700 kg
Total thrust 6 x 3,266 kgf 4 x 9,525 kgf
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Overview

The B-47 Stratojet and the M-4 Bison are both Bombers, manufactured by Boeing and Myasishchev respectively.

Top speed is 977 km/h for the B-47 Stratojet vs 947 km/h for the M-4 Bison. The B-47 Stratojet has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 5,600 km for the M-4 Bison. The M-4 Bison operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 10,089 m for the B-47 Stratojet.

The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in 2,042 units vs 123 for the M-4 Bison. Unit cost is $3M for the B-47 Stratojet vs $8M for the M-4 Bison. The B-47 Stratojet first flew 6 years before the M-4 Bison (1947 vs 1953).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-47 Stratojet or M-4 Bison?
The B-47 Stratojet is faster with a maximum speed of 977 km/h compared to the M-4 Bison's 947 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-47 Stratojet or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-47 Stratojet or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 10,089 meters (33,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-47 Stratojet or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 181,500 kg compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 100,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-47 Stratojet or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the B-47 Stratojet's 32.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-47 Stratojet or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the B-47 Stratojet at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-47 Stratojet or M-4 Bison?
The B-47 Stratojet entered service first in 1952, 1 years before the M-4 Bison which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-47 Stratojet or M-4 Bison?
The B-47 Stratojet has been produced in greater numbers with 2,042 units compared to 123 units of the M-4 Bison.