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B-29 Superfortress vs M-50 Bounder

B-29 Superfortress vs M-50 Bounder at a glance — top speed 575 vs 1,950 km/h, range 5,230 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 60,555 vs 200,000 kg, built 3,970 vs 1 units.

Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-29 SuperfortressFull specs
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🇷🇺 M-50 BounderFull specs
Specifications
B-29 Superfortress M-50 Bounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Myasishchev
First flight 21 September 1942 27 October 1959
Year introduced 1943 --
Number produced 3970 units 1 units
Average unit price $640K --
Wing area 161.3 m² 290.6 m²
Wingspan 43.1 m 25.1 m
Height 8.5 m 8.3 m
Length 30.2 m 57.5 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 1950 km/h
Operational range 5,230 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 9,710 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 60,555 kg 200,000 kg
Empty weight 33,793 kg 85,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,640 kW 4 x 137 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-29 Superfortress or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 575 km/h, a difference of 1,375 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-29 Superfortress or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 5,230 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-29 Superfortress or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 9,710 meters (31,856 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-29 Superfortress or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 60,555 kg.
Which is larger, the B-29 Superfortress or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 30.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-29 Superfortress or M-50 Bounder?
The B-29 Superfortress has been produced in greater numbers with 3,970 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.