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M-4 Bison vs Pe-2 Buck

Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Pe-2 Buck
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Specifications
M-4 Bison Pe-2 Buck
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Petlyakov
First flight 20 January 1953 22 December 1939
Year introduced 1953 1941
Number produced 123 units 11430 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 326.4 m² 40.5 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 17.2 m
Height 14.1 m 3.4 m
Length 47.2 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 947 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 5,600 km 1,315 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 8,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 181,500 kg 8,520 kg
Empty weight 79,700 kg 5,950 kg
Total thrust 4 x 9,525 kgf 2 x 820 kW
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Overview

The M-4 Bison and the Pe-2 Buck are both Bombers, manufactured by Myasishchev and Petlyakov respectively.

Top speed is 947 km/h for the M-4 Bison vs 540 km/h for the Pe-2 Buck. The M-4 Bison has an operational range of 5,600 km vs 1,315 km for the Pe-2 Buck. The M-4 Bison operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 8,800 m for the Pe-2 Buck. At 181,500 kg MTOW, the M-4 Bison is 21:1 the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.

The M-4 Bison has been produced in 123 units vs 11,430 for the Pe-2 Buck. The Pe-2 Buck first flew 14 years before the M-4 Bison (1939 vs 1953).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-4 Bison or Pe-2 Buck?
The M-4 Bison is faster with a maximum speed of 947 km/h compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h, a difference of 407 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-4 Bison or Pe-2 Buck?
The M-4 Bison has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 1,315 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-4 Bison or Pe-2 Buck?
The M-4 Bison has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,800 meters (28,871 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-4 Bison or Pe-2 Buck?
The M-4 Bison has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 181,500 kg compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.
Which is larger, the M-4 Bison or Pe-2 Buck?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-4 Bison or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 12 years before the M-4 Bison which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-4 Bison or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 123 units of the M-4 Bison.