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Tu-4 Bull vs Valiant

Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
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Specifications
Tu-4 Bull Valiant
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Vickers
First flight 19 May 1947 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1949 1955
Number produced 847 units 108 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 161.7 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 43.1 m 34.9 m
Height 8.5 m 9.8 m
Length 30.2 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 558 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 63,600 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 36,850 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,790 kW 4 x 44 kN
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Overview

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

Top speed is 558 km/h for the Tu-4 Bull vs 912 km/h for the Valiant. The Tu-4 Bull has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 7,200 km for the Valiant. The Valiant operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 11,200 m for the Tu-4 Bull.

The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in 847 units vs 108 for the Valiant. The Tu-4 Bull first flew 4 years before the Valiant (1947 vs 1951).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-4 Bull or Valiant?
The Valiant is faster with a maximum speed of 912 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 354 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-4 Bull or Valiant?
The Valiant has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-4 Bull or Valiant?
The Valiant 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-4 Bull or Valiant?
The Tu-4 Bull has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 63,600 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-4 Bull or Valiant?
The Valiant is longer at 33.0 meters compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 30.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-4 Bull or Valiant?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 6 years before the Valiant which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-4 Bull or Valiant?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.