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Tu-4 Bull vs Victor

Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
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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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Overview

The Tu-4 Bull and the Victor are both Bombers, manufactured by Tupolev and Handley Page respectively.

Top speed is 558 km/h for the Tu-4 Bull vs 1,009 km/h for the Victor. The Tu-4 Bull has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 9,662 km for the Victor. The Victor operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 11,200 m for the Tu-4 Bull.

The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in 847 units vs 86 for the Victor. The Tu-4 Bull first flew 5 years before the Victor (1947 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.