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M-50 Bounder vs Tu-16 Badger

Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
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Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
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Specifications
M-50 Bounder Tu-16 Badger
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Tupolev
First flight 27 October 1959 27 April 1952
Year introduced -- 1954
Number produced 1 units 1509 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 290.6 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 25.1 m 33.0 m
Height 8.3 m 10.4 m
Length 57.5 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 1950 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 200,000 kg 79,000 kg
Empty weight 85,000 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 4 x 137 kN 2 x 9,525 kgf
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Overview

The M-50 Bounder and the Tu-16 Badger are both Bombers, manufactured by Myasishchev and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 1,950 km/h for the M-50 Bounder vs 1,050 km/h for the Tu-16 Badger. The M-50 Bounder has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 7,200 km for the Tu-16 Badger. The M-50 Bounder operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 12,800 m for the Tu-16 Badger. At 200,000 kg MTOW, the M-50 Bounder is 2.5:1 the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg.

The M-50 Bounder has been produced in 1 units vs 1,509 for the Tu-16 Badger. The Tu-16 Badger first flew 7 years before the M-50 Bounder (1952 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-16 Badger?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 900 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-16 Badger?
The M-50 Bounder has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-16 Badger?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-16 Badger?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg.
Which is larger, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-16 Badger?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 34.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.