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B-66 Destroyer vs Tu-4 Bull

B-66 Destroyer vs Tu-4 Bull at a glance — top speed 1,015 vs 558 km/h, range 3,974 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 37,648 vs 63,600 kg, built 294 vs 847 units.

Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
Specifications
B-66 Destroyer Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Douglas Tupolev
First flight 28 June 1954 19 May 1947
Year introduced 1956 1949
Number produced 294 units 847 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 72.5 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 43.1 m
Height 7.2 m 8.5 m
Length 22.9 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 1015 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 3,974 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,648 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 19,300 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,627 kgf 4 x 1,790 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-66 Destroyer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,015 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 457 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 3,974 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-4 Bull?
The B-66 Destroyer has a higher service ceiling at 12,009 meters (39,399 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 63,600 kg compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 37,648 kg.
Which is larger, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 22.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 7 years before the B-66 Destroyer which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-66 Destroyer or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 294 units of the B-66 Destroyer.