Tu-4 Bull vs Victor
Tu-4 Bull vs Victor at a glance — top speed 558 vs 1,009 km/h, range 5,400 vs 9,662 km, max takeoff weight 63,600 vs 92,986 kg, built 847 vs 86 units.
Specifications
|
Tu-4 Bull |
Victor |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category |
Bombers |
Bombers |
| Manufacturer |
Tupolev |
Handley Page |
| First flight |
19 May 1947 |
24 December 1952 |
| Year introduced |
1949 |
1958 |
| Number produced |
847 units |
86 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
161.7 m² |
223.5 m² |
| Wingspan |
43.1 m |
34.0 m |
| Height |
8.5 m |
8.6 m |
| Length |
30.2 m |
35.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
558 km/h |
1009 km/h |
| Operational range |
5,400 km |
9,662 km |
| Service ceiling |
11,200 m |
17,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
63,600 kg |
92,986 kg |
| Empty weight |
36,850 kg |
40,383 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 1,790 kW
|
4 x 49 kN
|
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Which is faster, the Tu-4 Bull or Victor?
The Victor is faster with a maximum speed of 1,009 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 451 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-4 Bull or Victor?
The Victor has a longer range at 9,662 km compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-4 Bull or Victor?
The Victor has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-4 Bull or Victor?
The Victor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,986 kg compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-4 Bull or Victor?
The Victor is longer at 35.0 meters compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 30.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-4 Bull or Victor?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 9 years before the Victor which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-4 Bull or Victor?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.
