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Canberra vs M-50 Bounder

Canberra vs M-50 Bounder at a glance — top speed 933 vs 1,950 km/h, range 5,440 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 200,000 kg, built 949 vs 1 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-50 Bounder
Specifications
Canberra M-50 Bounder
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Myasishchev
First flight 13 May 1949 27 October 1959
Year introduced 1951 --
Number produced 949 units 1 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.2 m² 290.6 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 25.1 m
Height 4.8 m 8.3 m
Length 20.0 m 57.5 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 1950 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 200,000 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 85,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,357 kgf 4 x 137 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canberra or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 1,017 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Canberra's 5,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the Canberra's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canberra or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or M-50 Bounder?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.