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Tu-16 Badger vs Tu-4 Bull

Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
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Specifications
Tu-16 Badger Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Tupolev
First flight 27 April 1952 19 May 1947
Year introduced 1954 1949
Number produced 1509 units 847 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wing area 165.0 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 43.1 m
Height 10.4 m 8.5 m
Length 34.8 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 7,200 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 79,000 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 37,200 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,525 kgf 4 x 1,790 kW
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Overview

The Tu-16 Badger and the Tu-4 Bull are both Bombers, manufactured by Tupolev and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 1,050 km/h for the Tu-16 Badger vs 558 km/h for the Tu-4 Bull. The Tu-16 Badger has an operational range of 7,200 km vs 5,400 km for the Tu-4 Bull. The Tu-16 Badger operates at altitudes up to 12,800 m compared to 11,200 m for the Tu-4 Bull.

The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in 1,509 units vs 847 for the Tu-4 Bull. The Tu-4 Bull first flew 5 years before the Tu-16 Badger (1947 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-16 Badger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 492 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-16 Badger has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-16 Badger has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-16 Badger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,000 kg compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-16 Badger is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 30.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 5 years before the Tu-16 Badger which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-16 Badger or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 847 units of the Tu-4 Bull.