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M-4 Bison vs Valiant

M-4 Bison vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 947 vs 912 km/h, range 5,600 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 181,500 vs 63,503 kg, built 123 vs 108 units.

Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Specifications
M-4 Bison Valiant
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Vickers
First flight 20 January 1953 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1953 1955
Number produced 123 units 108 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 326.4 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 34.9 m
Height 14.1 m 9.8 m
Length 47.2 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 947 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 5,600 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 181,500 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 79,700 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 4 x 9,525 kgf 4 x 44 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-4 Bison or Valiant?
The M-4 Bison is faster with a maximum speed of 947 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-4 Bison or Valiant?
The Valiant 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 Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the M-4 Bison's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-4 Bison or Valiant?
The M-4 Bison has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 181,500 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the M-4 Bison or Valiant?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the Valiant's 33.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-4 Bison or Valiant?
The M-4 Bison entered service first in 1953, 2 years before the Valiant which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-4 Bison or Valiant?
The M-4 Bison has been produced in greater numbers with 123 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.