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TupolevTu-4

Strategic Bombers · Russia · 1949
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TupolevTu-4

Tupolev Tu-4
Tupolev Tu-4 Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
60
Range
55
Penetration / Survivability
40
Nuclear Capability
50
Stand-Off Capability
30
Avionics
25
Stealth
0
Reliability
70
Strategic Impact
75
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, Kazan Aircraft Production Association, Aviakor
CategoryStrategic Bombers
EraEarly Cold War
In service1949–1952
Operators2 countries
Quantity847
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
49
Strategic Bombers MASS Rating
24/28
Early Cold War
69/163
All-Time
Strategic Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
60
Range
55
Penetration / Survivability
40
Nuclear Capability
50
Stand-Off Capability
30
Avionics
25
Stealth
0
Reliability
70
Strategic Impact
75
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Tupolev Tu-4
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS · EARLY COLD WAR
24
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
49
strategic bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the strategic bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1947
  • Service Entry Year1949
  • Crew10
  • Primary RoleStrategic bomber
  • GenerationPiston-engined bomber
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
▣Performance8MOD.8
  • Top Speed558 km/h
  • Cruise Speed390 km/h
  • Service Ceiling11,200 m
  • Ferry Range6,200 km
  • Combat Radius2,500 km
  • Rate of Climb4.6 m/s
  • G-Limit2.5
  • Takeoff Run1,500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length30.18 m
  • Wingspan43.05 m
  • Height8.95 m
  • Wing Area161.7
  • Empty Weight36,500 kg
  • Loaded Weight55,600 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight61,500 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built847
  • Operators2
  • Variants18
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1988
  • Production Start1949
  • Production End1952
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1948Entered service
  2. 1949Production started
  3. 1952Production ended
77
years in service
3
years in production
847
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Tupolev Tu-4 1949
// DERIVATIVES
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 847units
847active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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