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M-50 Bounder vs Tu-4 Bull

Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
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Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
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Specifications
M-50 Bounder Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Tupolev
First flight 27 October 1959 19 May 1947
Year introduced -- 1949
Number produced 1 units 847 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 290.6 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 25.1 m 43.1 m
Height 8.3 m 8.5 m
Length 57.5 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 1950 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 200,000 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 85,000 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 4 x 137 kN 4 x 1,790 kW
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Overview

The M-50 Bounder and the Tu-4 Bull are both Bombers, manufactured by Myasishchev and Tupolev respectively.

The M-50 Bounder reaches 1,950 km/h — 3.5:1 the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h. The M-50 Bounder has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 5,400 km for the Tu-4 Bull. The M-50 Bounder operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 11,200 m for the Tu-4 Bull. At 200,000 kg MTOW, the M-50 Bounder is 3.1:1 the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.

The M-50 Bounder has been produced in 1 units vs 847 for the Tu-4 Bull. The Tu-4 Bull first flew 12 years before the M-50 Bounder (1947 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-4 Bull?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 1,392 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-4 Bull?
The M-50 Bounder has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-4 Bull?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-4 Bull?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.
Which is larger, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-4 Bull?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 30.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.