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B-58 Hustler vs Tu-4 Bull

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
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Specifications
B-58 Hustler Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Tupolev
First flight 11 November 1956 19 May 1947
Year introduced 1960 1949
Number produced 116 units 847 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 143.3 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 43.1 m
Height 8.9 m 8.5 m
Length 29.5 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf 4 x 1,790 kW
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Overview

The B-58 Hustler and the Tu-4 Bull are both Bombers, manufactured by Convair and Tupolev respectively.

The B-58 Hustler reaches 2,123 km/h — 3.8:1 the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h. The B-58 Hustler has an operational range of 7,600 km vs 5,400 km for the Tu-4 Bull. The B-58 Hustler operates at altitudes up to 19,324 m compared to 11,200 m for the Tu-4 Bull.

The B-58 Hustler has been produced in 116 units vs 847 for the Tu-4 Bull. The Tu-4 Bull first flew 9 years before the B-58 Hustler (1947 vs 1956).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 1,565 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 80,240 kg compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the B-58 Hustler's 29.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 11 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.