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M-4 Bison vs Tu-95 Bear

Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
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Specifications
M-4 Bison Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Tupolev
First flight 20 January 1953 12 November 1952
Year introduced 1953 1956
Number produced 123 units 500 units
Average unit price $8 million $60 million
Wing area 326.4 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 50.1 m
Height 14.1 m 12.1 m
Length 47.2 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 947 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 5,600 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 181,500 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 79,700 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 9,525 kgf 4 x 8,950 kW
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Overview

The M-4 Bison and the Tu-95 Bear are both Bombers, manufactured by Myasishchev and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 947 km/h for the M-4 Bison vs 920 km/h for the Tu-95 Bear. The M-4 Bison has an operational range of 5,600 km vs 15,000 km for the Tu-95 Bear. The Tu-95 Bear operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 11,000 m for the M-4 Bison.

The M-4 Bison has been produced in 123 units vs 500 for the Tu-95 Bear. Unit cost is $8M for the M-4 Bison vs $60M for the Tu-95 Bear. The Tu-95 Bear 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-95 Bear?
The M-4 Bison is faster with a maximum speed of 947 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-4 Bison or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the M-4 Bison's 5,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-4 Bison or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the M-4 Bison's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-4 Bison or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the M-4 Bison's 181,500 kg.
Which is larger, the M-4 Bison or Tu-95 Bear?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 46.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-4 Bison or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is more expensive at approximately $60 million per unit compared to the M-4 Bison at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the M-4 Bison or Tu-95 Bear?
The M-4 Bison entered service first in 1953, 3 years before the Tu-95 Bear which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-4 Bison or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 123 units of the M-4 Bison.