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M-4 Bison vs Tu-16 Badger

Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
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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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Overview

The M-4 Bison and the Tu-16 Badger are both Bombers, manufactured by Myasishchev and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 947 km/h for the M-4 Bison vs 1,050 km/h for the Tu-16 Badger. The M-4 Bison has an operational range of 5,600 km vs 7,200 km for the Tu-16 Badger. The Tu-16 Badger operates at altitudes up to 12,800 m compared to 11,000 m for the M-4 Bison. At 181,500 kg MTOW, the M-4 Bison is 2.3x the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg.

The M-4 Bison has been produced in 123 units vs 1,509 for the Tu-16 Badger. Unit cost is $8M for the M-4 Bison vs $6M for the Tu-16 Badger. The Tu-16 Badger first flew 1 years before the M-4 Bison (1952 vs 1953).

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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.