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B-1A vs M-50 Bounder

B-1A vs M-50 Bounder at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 1,950 km/h, range 9,800 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 200,000 kg, built 4 vs 1 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-50 Bounder
Specifications
B-1A M-50 Bounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Myasishchev
First flight 23 December 1974 27 October 1959
Year introduced -- --
Number produced 4 units 1 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area 594.0 m² 290.6 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 25.1 m
Height 10.4 m 8.3 m
Length 52.0 m 57.5 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 1950 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 200,000 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 85,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 4 x 137 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or M-50 Bounder?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the M-50 Bounder's 1,950 km/h, a difference of 174 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or M-50 Bounder?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the M-50 Bounder's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or M-50 Bounder?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the M-50 Bounder's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the B-1A's 179,169 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the B-1A's 52.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or M-50 Bounder?
The B-1A has been produced in greater numbers with 4 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.