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B-52 Stratofortress vs M-50 Bounder

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-52 Stratofortress
Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-50 Bounder
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Specifications
B-52 Stratofortress M-50 Bounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Myasishchev
First flight 15 April 1952 27 October 1959
Year introduced 1955 --
Number produced 744 units 1 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area 370.0 m² 290.6 m²
Wingspan 56.4 m 25.1 m
Height 12.4 m 8.3 m
Length 48.5 m 57.5 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 1950 km/h
Operational range 14,200 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 220,000 kg 200,000 kg
Empty weight 83,250 kg 85,000 kg
Total thrust 8 x 7,747 kgf 4 x 137 kN
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Overview

The B-52 Stratofortress and the M-50 Bounder are both Bombers, manufactured by Boeing and Myasishchev respectively.

Top speed is 1,000 km/h for the B-52 Stratofortress vs 1,950 km/h for the M-50 Bounder. The B-52 Stratofortress has an operational range of 14,200 km vs 7,400 km for the M-50 Bounder. The M-50 Bounder operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 15,000 m for the B-52 Stratofortress.

The B-52 Stratofortress has been produced in 744 units vs 1 for the M-50 Bounder. The B-52 Stratofortress first flew 7 years before the M-50 Bounder (1952 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-52 Stratofortress or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the B-52 Stratofortress's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 950 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-52 Stratofortress or M-50 Bounder?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a longer range at 14,200 km compared to the M-50 Bounder's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-52 Stratofortress or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the B-52 Stratofortress's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-52 Stratofortress or M-50 Bounder?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 220,000 kg compared to the M-50 Bounder's 200,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-52 Stratofortress or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the B-52 Stratofortress's 48.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-52 Stratofortress or M-50 Bounder?
The B-52 Stratofortress has been produced in greater numbers with 744 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.