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B-58 Hustler vs M-50 Bounder

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-50 Bounder
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Specifications
B-58 Hustler M-50 Bounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Myasishchev
First flight 11 November 1956 27 October 1959
Year introduced 1960 --
Number produced 116 units 1 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 143.3 m² 290.6 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 25.1 m
Height 8.9 m 8.3 m
Length 29.5 m 57.5 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 1950 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 200,000 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 85,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf 4 x 137 kN
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Overview

The B-58 Hustler and the M-50 Bounder are both Bombers, manufactured by Convair and Myasishchev respectively.

Top speed is 2,123 km/h for the B-58 Hustler vs 1,950 km/h for the M-50 Bounder. The B-58 Hustler has an operational range of 7,600 km vs 7,400 km for the M-50 Bounder. The B-58 Hustler operates at altitudes up to 19,324 m compared to 16,500 m for the M-50 Bounder. At 200,000 kg MTOW, the M-50 Bounder is 2.5:1 the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.

The B-58 Hustler has been produced in 116 units vs 1 for the M-50 Bounder. The B-58 Hustler first flew 3 years before the M-50 Bounder (1956 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or M-50 Bounder?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the M-50 Bounder's 1,950 km/h, a difference of 173 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or M-50 Bounder?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the M-50 Bounder's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or M-50 Bounder?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the M-50 Bounder's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the B-58 Hustler's 29.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or M-50 Bounder?
The B-58 Hustler has been produced in greater numbers with 116 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.