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B-1B Lancer vs M-50 Bounder

B-1B Lancer vs M-50 Bounder at a glance — top speed 1,448 vs 1,950 km/h, range 9,400 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 216,400 vs 200,000 kg, built 104 vs 1 units.

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-50 Bounder
Specifications
B-1B Lancer M-50 Bounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Myasishchev
First flight 23 March 1983 27 October 1959
Year introduced 1986 --
Number produced 104 units 1 units
Average unit price $283 million --
Wing area 181.2 m² 290.6 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 25.1 m
Height 10.4 m 8.3 m
Length 44.5 m 57.5 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 1950 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 200,000 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 85,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 4 x 137 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the B-1B Lancer's 1,448 km/h, a difference of 502 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or M-50 Bounder?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the M-50 Bounder's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or M-50 Bounder?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the M-50 Bounder's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or M-50 Bounder?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the M-50 Bounder's 200,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the B-1B Lancer's 44.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or M-50 Bounder?
The B-1B Lancer has been produced in greater numbers with 104 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.