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B-57 Canberra vs Tu-4 Bull

B-57 Canberra vs Tu-4 Bull at a glance — top speed 960 vs 558 km/h, range 4,380 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 63,600 kg, built 403 vs 847 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
Specifications
B-57 Canberra Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Martin Tupolev
First flight 20 July 1953 19 May 1947
Year introduced 1954 1949
Number produced 403 units 847 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.0 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 43.1 m
Height 4.5 m 8.5 m
Length 20.0 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 4 x 1,790 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-57 Canberra is faster with a maximum speed of 960 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 402 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the B-57 Canberra's 4,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 13,745 meters (45,095 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 63,600 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 5 years before the B-57 Canberra which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 403 units of the B-57 Canberra.