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Canberra vs M-4 Bison

Canberra vs M-4 Bison at a glance — top speed 933 vs 947 km/h, range 5,440 vs 5,600 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 181,500 kg, built 949 vs 123 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
Specifications
Canberra M-4 Bison
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Myasishchev
First flight 13 May 1949 20 January 1953
Year introduced 1951 1953
Number produced 949 units 123 units
Average unit price -- $8 million
Wing area 89.2 m² 326.4 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 50.5 m
Height 4.8 m 14.1 m
Length 20.0 m 47.2 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 947 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 5,600 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 181,500 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 79,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,357 kgf 4 x 9,525 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canberra or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison is faster with a maximum speed of 947 km/h compared to the Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the Canberra's 5,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or M-4 Bison?
The Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the M-4 Bison's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canberra or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 181,500 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canberra or M-4 Bison?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 2 years before the M-4 Bison which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or M-4 Bison?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 123 units of the M-4 Bison.