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M-50 Bounder vs Tu-2 Bat

Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
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Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
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Specifications
M-50 Bounder Tu-2 Bat
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Tupolev
First flight 27 October 1959 29 January 1941
Year introduced -- 1942
Number produced 1 units 2257 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 290.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 25.1 m 18.9 m
Height 8.3 m 4.1 m
Length 57.5 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 1950 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 200,000 kg 11,768 kg
Empty weight 85,000 kg 7,601 kg
Total thrust 4 x 137 kN 2 x 1,380 kW
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Overview

The M-50 Bounder and the Tu-2 Bat are both Bombers, manufactured by Myasishchev and Tupolev respectively.

The M-50 Bounder reaches 1,950 km/h — 3.7:1 the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h. The M-50 Bounder has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 2,020 km for the Tu-2 Bat. The M-50 Bounder operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 9,000 m for the Tu-2 Bat. At 200,000 kg MTOW, the M-50 Bounder is 17:1 the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.

The M-50 Bounder has been produced in 1 units vs 2,257 for the Tu-2 Bat. The Tu-2 Bat first flew 18 years before the M-50 Bounder (1941 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-2 Bat?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 1,422 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-2 Bat?
The M-50 Bounder has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-2 Bat?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-2 Bat?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.
Which is larger, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-2 Bat?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 13.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has been produced in greater numbers with 2,257 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.