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Sukhoi T-4
Photo: Sergey Dukachev · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
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SukhoiT-4

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Russia · 1972
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SukhoiT-4

Sukhoi T-4
Sukhoi T-4 Photo: Sergey Dukachev · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
60
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
90
Range
70
Stealth / Survivability
40
Data-Link
30
Coverage
65
Persistence
55
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
20
Origin Russia
ManufacturerTushino Machine-Building Plant
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraCold War
In service1972–1975
Operators1 countries
Quantity4
Data Quality83%
58
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
22/38
Cold War
55/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
60
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
90
Range
70
Stealth / Survivability
40
Data-Link
30
Coverage
65
Persistence
55
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
20
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Sukhoi T-4
Country
Production
1972–1975
Quantity
4
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
58
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • Mission TypeStrategic bomber/Reconnaissance
  • Flight Crew2
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeKolesov RD-36-41 afterburning turbojet engines
  • Number of Engines4
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Cruise Speed3,000 km/h
  • Service Ceiling22,000 m
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length44 m
  • Wingspan22 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight135,000 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built4
  • Operators1
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1975
  • Production Start1964
  • Production End1975
  • Operational StatusCancelled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1972Production started
  2. 1975Production ended
54
years in service
3
years in production
4
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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