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M-4 Bison vs Tu-16 Badger

M-4 Bison vs Tu-16 Badger at a glance — top speed 947 vs 1,050 km/h, range 5,600 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 181,500 vs 79,000 kg, built 123 vs 1,509 units.

Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
Specifications
M-4 Bison Tu-16 Badger
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Tupolev
First flight 20 January 1953 27 April 1952
Year introduced 1953 1954
Number produced 123 units 1509 units
Average unit price $8 million $6 million
Wing area 326.4 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 33.0 m
Height 14.1 m 10.4 m
Length 47.2 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 947 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 5,600 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 181,500 kg 79,000 kg
Empty weight 79,700 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 4 x 9,525 kgf 2 x 9,525 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-4 Bison or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the M-4 Bison's 947 km/h, a difference of 103 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-4 Bison or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the M-4 Bison's 5,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-4 Bison or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the M-4 Bison's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-4 Bison or Tu-16 Badger?
The M-4 Bison has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 181,500 kg compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg.
Which is larger, the M-4 Bison or Tu-16 Badger?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 34.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-4 Bison or Tu-16 Badger?
The M-4 Bison is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Tu-16 Badger at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the M-4 Bison or Tu-16 Badger?
The M-4 Bison entered service first in 1953, 1 years before the Tu-16 Badger which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-4 Bison or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 123 units of the M-4 Bison.