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B-58 Hustler vs M-4 Bison

B-58 Hustler vs M-4 Bison at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 947 km/h, range 7,600 vs 5,600 km, max takeoff weight 80,240 vs 181,500 kg, built 116 vs 123 units.

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
Specifications
B-58 Hustler M-4 Bison
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Myasishchev
First flight 11 November 1956 20 January 1953
Year introduced 1960 1953
Number produced 116 units 123 units
Average unit price $18 million $8 million
Wing area 143.3 m² 326.4 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 50.5 m
Height 8.9 m 14.1 m
Length 29.5 m 47.2 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 947 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 5,600 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 181,500 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 79,700 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf 4 x 9,525 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or M-4 Bison?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the M-4 Bison's 947 km/h, a difference of 1,176 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or M-4 Bison?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the M-4 Bison's 5,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or M-4 Bison?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the M-4 Bison's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 181,500 kg compared to the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the B-58 Hustler's 29.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-58 Hustler or M-4 Bison?
The B-58 Hustler is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the M-4 Bison at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison entered service first in 1953, 7 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has been produced in greater numbers with 123 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.