GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

M-4 Bison vs Tu-2 Bat

M-4 Bison vs Tu-2 Bat at a glance — top speed 947 vs 528 km/h, range 5,600 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 181,500 vs 11,768 kg, built 123 vs 2,257 units.

Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 Bat
Specifications
M-4 Bison Tu-2 Bat
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Tupolev
First flight 20 January 1953 29 January 1941
Year introduced 1953 1942
Number produced 123 units 2257 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 326.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 18.9 m
Height 14.1 m 4.1 m
Length 47.2 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 947 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 5,600 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 181,500 kg 11,768 kg
Empty weight 79,700 kg 7,601 kg
Total thrust 4 x 9,525 kgf 2 x 1,380 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
M-4 Bison vs Pe-2 Buck M-4 Bison vs Il-28 Beagle M-4 Bison vs B-47 Stratojet M-4 Bison vs Tu-16 Badger M-4 Bison vs Tu-4 Bull M-4 Bison vs B-52 Stratofortress

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-4 Bison or Tu-2 Bat?
The M-4 Bison is faster with a maximum speed of 947 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 419 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-4 Bison or Tu-2 Bat?
The M-4 Bison has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-4 Bison or Tu-2 Bat?
The M-4 Bison has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-4 Bison or Tu-2 Bat?
The M-4 Bison has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 181,500 kg compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.
Which is larger, the M-4 Bison or Tu-2 Bat?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-4 Bison or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat entered service first in 1942, 11 years before the M-4 Bison which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-4 Bison or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has been produced in greater numbers with 2,257 units compared to 123 units of the M-4 Bison.