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F-117 Nighthawk vs Tu-4 Bull

F-117 Nighthawk vs Tu-4 Bull at a glance — top speed 993 vs 558 km/h, range 1,720 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 25,000 vs 63,600 kg, built 64 vs 847 units.

Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
Specifications
F-117 Nighthawk Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Lockheed Tupolev
First flight 18 June 1981 19 May 1947
Year introduced 1983 1949
Number produced 64 units 847 units
Average unit price $45 million --
Wing area 73.0 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 13.2 m 43.1 m
Height 3.8 m 8.5 m
Length 20.1 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 993 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 1,720 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 21,031 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 25,000 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 13,380 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,781 kgf 4 x 1,790 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-4 Bull?
The F-117 Nighthawk is faster with a maximum speed of 993 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 435 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-4 Bull?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 63,600 kg compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 20.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 34 years before the F-117 Nighthawk which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-117 Nighthawk or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.