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Canberra vs Tu-4 Bull

Canberra vs Tu-4 Bull at a glance — top speed 933 vs 558 km/h, range 5,440 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 63,600 kg, built 949 vs 847 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
Specifications
Canberra Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Tupolev
First flight 13 May 1949 19 May 1947
Year introduced 1951 1949
Number produced 949 units 847 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.2 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 43.1 m
Height 4.8 m 8.5 m
Length 20.0 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,357 kgf 4 x 1,790 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canberra or Tu-4 Bull?
The Canberra is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 375 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or Tu-4 Bull?
The Canberra has a longer range at 5,440 km compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or Tu-4 Bull?
The Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canberra or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 63,600 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canberra or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 2 years before the Canberra which entered service in 1951.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or Tu-4 Bull?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 847 units of the Tu-4 Bull.