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M-50 Bounder vs M-4 Bison

Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
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Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
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Specifications
M-50 Bounder M-4 Bison
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Myasishchev
First flight 27 October 1959 20 January 1953
Year introduced -- 1953
Number produced 1 units 123 units
Average unit price -- $8 million
Wing area 290.6 m² 326.4 m²
Wingspan 25.1 m 50.5 m
Height 8.3 m 14.1 m
Length 57.5 m 47.2 m
Maximum speed 1950 km/h 947 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 5,600 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 200,000 kg 181,500 kg
Empty weight 85,000 kg 79,700 kg
Total thrust 4 x 137 kN 4 x 9,525 kgf
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Overview

The M-50 Bounder and the M-4 Bison are both Bombers, manufactured by Myasishchev and Myasishchev respectively.

The M-50 Bounder reaches 1,950 km/h — 2.1:1 the M-4 Bison's 947 km/h. The M-50 Bounder has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 5,600 km for the M-4 Bison. The M-50 Bounder operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 11,000 m for the M-4 Bison.

The M-50 Bounder has been produced in 1 units vs 123 for the M-4 Bison. The M-4 Bison first flew 6 years before the M-50 Bounder (1953 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-50 Bounder or M-4 Bison?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the M-4 Bison's 947 km/h, a difference of 1,003 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-50 Bounder or M-4 Bison?
The M-50 Bounder has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the M-4 Bison's 5,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-50 Bounder or M-4 Bison?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the M-4 Bison's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-50 Bounder or M-4 Bison?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the M-4 Bison's 181,500 kg.
Which is larger, the M-50 Bounder or M-4 Bison?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the M-4 Bison's 47.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-50 Bounder or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has been produced in greater numbers with 123 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.