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Tu-4 Bull vs Vulcan

Tu-4 Bull vs Vulcan at a glance — top speed 558 vs 1,039 km/h, range 5,400 vs 4,195 km, max takeoff weight 63,600 vs 77,111 kg, built 847 vs 134 units.

Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
Specifications
Tu-4 Bull Vulcan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev Avro
First flight 19 May 1947 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1949 1956
Number produced 847 units 134 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 161.7 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 43.1 m 30.3 m
Height 8.5 m 8.1 m
Length 30.2 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 558 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 63,600 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 36,850 kg 37,908 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,790 kW 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-4 Bull or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,039 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 481 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-4 Bull or Vulcan?
The Tu-4 Bull has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-4 Bull or Vulcan?
The Vulcan 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 Vulcan?
The Vulcan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,111 kg compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-4 Bull or Vulcan?
The Tu-4 Bull is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the Vulcan's 29.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-4 Bull or Vulcan?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 7 years before the Vulcan which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-4 Bull or Vulcan?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 134 units of the Vulcan.