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M-4 Bison vs Victor

Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
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Specifications
M-4 Bison Victor
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Handley Page
First flight 20 January 1953 24 December 1952
Year introduced 1953 1958
Number produced 123 units 86 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 326.4 m² 223.5 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 34.0 m
Height 14.1 m 8.6 m
Length 47.2 m 35.0 m
Maximum speed 947 km/h 1009 km/h
Operational range 5,600 km 9,662 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 181,500 kg 92,986 kg
Empty weight 79,700 kg 40,383 kg
Total thrust 4 x 9,525 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Overview

The M-4 Bison and the Victor are both Bombers, manufactured by Myasishchev and Handley Page respectively.

Top speed is 947 km/h for the M-4 Bison vs 1,009 km/h for the Victor. The M-4 Bison has an operational range of 5,600 km vs 9,662 km for the Victor. The Victor operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 11,000 m for the M-4 Bison.

The M-4 Bison has been produced in 123 units vs 86 for the Victor. The Victor 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 Victor?
The Victor is faster with a maximum speed of 1,009 km/h compared to the M-4 Bison's 947 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-4 Bison or Victor?
The Victor has a longer range at 9,662 km compared to the M-4 Bison's 5,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-4 Bison or Victor?
The Victor has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the M-4 Bison's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-4 Bison or Victor?
The M-4 Bison has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 181,500 kg compared to the Victor's 92,986 kg.
Which is larger, the M-4 Bison or Victor?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the Victor's 35.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-4 Bison or Victor?
The M-4 Bison entered service first in 1953, 5 years before the Victor which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-4 Bison or Victor?
The M-4 Bison has been produced in greater numbers with 123 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.