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M-4 Bison vs Tu-2 Bat

Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 Bat
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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
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Overview

The M-4 Bison and the Tu-2 Bat are both Bombers, manufactured by Myasishchev and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 947 km/h for the M-4 Bison vs 528 km/h for the Tu-2 Bat. The M-4 Bison has an operational range of 5,600 km vs 2,020 km for the Tu-2 Bat. The M-4 Bison operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 9,000 m for the Tu-2 Bat. At 181,500 kg MTOW, the M-4 Bison is 15:1 the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.

The M-4 Bison has been produced in 123 units vs 2,257 for the Tu-2 Bat. The Tu-2 Bat first flew 12 years before the M-4 Bison (1941 vs 1953).

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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.