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M-50 Bounder vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire

M-50 Bounder vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire at a glance — top speed 1,950 vs 2,327 km/h, range 7,400 vs 6,800 km, max takeoff weight 200,000 vs 126,000 kg, built 1 vs 497 units.

Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-50 Bounder
Tupolev Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Specifications
M-50 Bounder Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Tupolev
First flight 27 October 1959 30 August 1969
Year introduced -- 1973
Number produced 1 units 497 units
Average unit price -- $65 million
Wing area 290.6 m² 183.6 m²
Wingspan 25.1 m 34.3 m
Height 8.3 m 11.1 m
Length 57.5 m 42.4 m
Maximum speed 1950 km/h 2327 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 6,800 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 200,000 kg 126,000 kg
Empty weight 85,000 kg 58,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 137 kN 2 x 25,278 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is faster with a maximum speed of 2,327 km/h compared to the M-50 Bounder's 1,950 km/h, a difference of 377 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The M-50 Bounder has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 6,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 13,300 meters (43,635 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 126,000 kg.
Which is larger, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire's 42.4 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.