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B-21 Raider vs M-50 Bounder

B-21 Raider vs M-50 Bounder at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 1,950 km/h, range 9,600 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 200,000 kg, built 3 vs 1 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-50 Bounder
Specifications
B-21 Raider M-50 Bounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Myasishchev
First flight 10 November 2023 27 October 1959
Year introduced 2027 --
Number produced 3 units 1 units
Average unit price $700 million --
Wing area -- m² 290.6 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 25.1 m
Height -- m 8.3 m
Length 16.0 m 57.5 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 1950 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 200,000 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 85,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf 4 x 137 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the B-21 Raider's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 900 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or M-50 Bounder?
The B-21 Raider has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the M-50 Bounder's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the B-21 Raider's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the B-21 Raider's 81,647 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or M-50 Bounder?
The B-21 Raider has been produced in greater numbers with 3 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.