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M-4 Bison vs Vulcan

M-4 Bison vs Vulcan at a glance — top speed 947 vs 1,039 km/h, range 5,600 vs 4,195 km, max takeoff weight 181,500 vs 77,111 kg, built 123 vs 134 units.

Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
Specifications
M-4 Bison Vulcan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Avro
First flight 20 January 1953 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1953 1956
Number produced 123 units 134 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 326.4 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 30.3 m
Height 14.1 m 8.1 m
Length 47.2 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 947 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 5,600 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 181,500 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 79,700 kg 37,908 kg
Total thrust 4 x 9,525 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-4 Bison or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,039 km/h compared to the M-4 Bison's 947 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-4 Bison or Vulcan?
The M-4 Bison has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-4 Bison or Vulcan?
The Vulcan 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 Vulcan?
The M-4 Bison has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 181,500 kg compared to the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.
Which is larger, the M-4 Bison or Vulcan?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the Vulcan's 29.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-4 Bison or Vulcan?
The M-4 Bison entered service first in 1953, 3 years before the Vulcan which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-4 Bison or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has been produced in greater numbers with 134 units compared to 123 units of the M-4 Bison.