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B-57 Canberra vs M-4 Bison

B-57 Canberra vs M-4 Bison at a glance — top speed 960 vs 947 km/h, range 4,380 vs 5,600 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 181,500 kg, built 403 vs 123 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
Specifications
B-57 Canberra M-4 Bison
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Martin Myasishchev
First flight 20 July 1953 20 January 1953
Year introduced 1954 1953
Number produced 403 units 123 units
Average unit price -- $8 million
Wing area 89.0 m² 326.4 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 50.5 m
Height 4.5 m 14.1 m
Length 20.0 m 47.2 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 947 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 5,600 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 181,500 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 79,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 4 x 9,525 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra or M-4 Bison?
The B-57 Canberra is faster with a maximum speed of 960 km/h compared to the M-4 Bison's 947 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the B-57 Canberra's 4,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or M-4 Bison?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 13,745 meters (45,095 ft) compared to the M-4 Bison's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 181,500 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison entered service first in 1953, 1 years before the B-57 Canberra which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or M-4 Bison?
The B-57 Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 403 units compared to 123 units of the M-4 Bison.