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Tu-160 Blackjack vs Tu-4 Bull

Tu-160 Blackjack vs Tu-4 Bull at a glance — top speed 2,220 vs 558 km/h, range 12,300 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 274,877 vs 63,600 kg, built 37 vs 847 units.

Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack bombers side profile drawing
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
Specifications
Tu-160 Blackjack Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Tupolev
First flight 19 December 1981 19 May 1947
Year introduced 1987 1949
Number produced 37 units 847 units
Average unit price $250 million --
Wing area 232.0 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 55.7 m 43.1 m
Height 13.1 m 8.5 m
Length 54.1 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 2220 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 12,300 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 274,877 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 109,769 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 4 x 24,983 kgf 4 x 1,790 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 1,662 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a longer range at 12,300 km compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 274,877 kg compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is longer at 54.1 meters compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 30.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 38 years before the Tu-160 Blackjack which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-160 Blackjack or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 37 units of the Tu-160 Blackjack.