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B-66 Destroyer vs M-50 Bounder

B-66 Destroyer vs M-50 Bounder at a glance — top speed 1,015 vs 1,950 km/h, range 3,974 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 37,648 vs 200,000 kg, built 294 vs 1 units.

Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-50 Bounder
Specifications
B-66 Destroyer M-50 Bounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Douglas Myasishchev
First flight 28 June 1954 27 October 1959
Year introduced 1956 --
Number produced 294 units 1 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 72.5 m² 290.6 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 25.1 m
Height 7.2 m 8.3 m
Length 22.9 m 57.5 m
Maximum speed 1015 km/h 1950 km/h
Operational range 3,974 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,648 kg 200,000 kg
Empty weight 19,300 kg 85,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,627 kgf 4 x 137 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-66 Destroyer or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 1,015 km/h, a difference of 935 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-66 Destroyer or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 3,974 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-66 Destroyer or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-66 Destroyer or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 37,648 kg.
Which is larger, the B-66 Destroyer or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 22.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-66 Destroyer or M-50 Bounder?
The B-66 Destroyer has been produced in greater numbers with 294 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.