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B-66 Destroyer vs M-4 Bison

B-66 Destroyer vs M-4 Bison at a glance — top speed 1,015 vs 947 km/h, range 3,974 vs 5,600 km, max takeoff weight 37,648 vs 181,500 kg, built 294 vs 123 units.

Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
Specifications
B-66 Destroyer M-4 Bison
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Douglas Myasishchev
First flight 28 June 1954 20 January 1953
Year introduced 1956 1953
Number produced 294 units 123 units
Average unit price -- $8 million
Wing area 72.5 m² 326.4 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 50.5 m
Height 7.2 m 14.1 m
Length 22.9 m 47.2 m
Maximum speed 1015 km/h 947 km/h
Operational range 3,974 km 5,600 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,648 kg 181,500 kg
Empty weight 19,300 kg 79,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,627 kgf 4 x 9,525 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-66 Destroyer or M-4 Bison?
The B-66 Destroyer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,015 km/h compared to the M-4 Bison's 947 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-66 Destroyer or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 3,974 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-66 Destroyer or M-4 Bison?
The B-66 Destroyer has a higher service ceiling at 12,009 meters (39,399 ft) compared to the M-4 Bison's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-66 Destroyer or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 181,500 kg compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 37,648 kg.
Which is larger, the B-66 Destroyer or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 22.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-66 Destroyer or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison entered service first in 1953, 3 years before the B-66 Destroyer which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-66 Destroyer or M-4 Bison?
The B-66 Destroyer has been produced in greater numbers with 294 units compared to 123 units of the M-4 Bison.