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F-117 Nighthawk vs M-50 Bounder

F-117 Nighthawk vs M-50 Bounder at a glance — top speed 993 vs 1,950 km/h, range 1,720 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 25,000 vs 200,000 kg, built 64 vs 1 units.

Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-50 Bounder
Specifications
F-117 Nighthawk M-50 Bounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Lockheed Myasishchev
First flight 18 June 1981 27 October 1959
Year introduced 1983 --
Number produced 64 units 1 units
Average unit price $45 million --
Wing area 73.0 m² 290.6 m²
Wingspan 13.2 m 25.1 m
Height 3.8 m 8.3 m
Length 20.1 m 57.5 m
Maximum speed 993 km/h 1950 km/h
Operational range 1,720 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 21,031 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 25,000 kg 200,000 kg
Empty weight 13,380 kg 85,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,781 kgf 4 x 137 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-117 Nighthawk or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 993 km/h, a difference of 957 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-117 Nighthawk or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-117 Nighthawk or M-50 Bounder?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the M-50 Bounder's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-117 Nighthawk or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 25,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-117 Nighthawk or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 20.1 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-117 Nighthawk or M-50 Bounder?
The F-117 Nighthawk has been produced in greater numbers with 64 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.