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B-2 Spirit vs M-50 Bounder

B-2 Spirit vs M-50 Bounder at a glance — top speed 972 vs 1,950 km/h, range 11,000 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 170,200 vs 200,000 kg, built 21 vs 1 units.

Northrop B-2 Spirit bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-2 Spirit
Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-50 Bounder
Specifications
B-2 Spirit M-50 Bounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Myasishchev
First flight 17 July 1989 27 October 1959
Year introduced 1993 --
Number produced 21 units 1 units
Average unit price $750 million --
Wing area 478.0 m² 290.6 m²
Wingspan 52.0 m 25.1 m
Height 5.0 m 8.3 m
Length 21.0 m 57.5 m
Maximum speed 972 km/h 1950 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 170,200 kg 200,000 kg
Empty weight 71,668 kg 85,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 7,847 kgf 4 x 137 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-2 Spirit or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the B-2 Spirit's 972 km/h, a difference of 978 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-2 Spirit or M-50 Bounder?
The B-2 Spirit has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the M-50 Bounder's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-2 Spirit or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the B-2 Spirit's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-2 Spirit or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the B-2 Spirit's 170,200 kg.
Which is larger, the B-2 Spirit or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the B-2 Spirit's 21.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-2 Spirit or M-50 Bounder?
The B-2 Spirit has been produced in greater numbers with 21 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.