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M-4 Bison vs Tu-4 Bull

Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
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Specifications
M-4 Bison Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Tupolev
First flight 20 January 1953 19 May 1947
Year introduced 1953 1949
Number produced 123 units 847 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 326.4 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 43.1 m
Height 14.1 m 8.5 m
Length 47.2 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 947 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 5,600 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 181,500 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 79,700 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 4 x 9,525 kgf 4 x 1,790 kW
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Overview

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

Top speed is 947 km/h for the M-4 Bison vs 558 km/h for the Tu-4 Bull. The M-4 Bison has an operational range of 5,600 km vs 5,400 km for the Tu-4 Bull. The Tu-4 Bull operates at altitudes up to 11,200 m compared to 11,000 m for the M-4 Bison. At 181,500 kg MTOW, the M-4 Bison is 2.9x the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.

The M-4 Bison has been produced in 123 units vs 847 for the Tu-4 Bull. The Tu-4 Bull first flew 6 years before the M-4 Bison (1947 vs 1953).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-4 Bison or Tu-4 Bull?
The M-4 Bison is faster with a maximum speed of 947 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 389 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-4 Bison or Tu-4 Bull?
The M-4 Bison has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-4 Bison or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the M-4 Bison's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-4 Bison or Tu-4 Bull?
The M-4 Bison has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 181,500 kg compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.
Which is larger, the M-4 Bison or Tu-4 Bull?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 30.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-4 Bison or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 4 years before the M-4 Bison which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-4 Bison or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 123 units of the M-4 Bison.