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M-50 Bounder vs Tu-95 Bear

Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-50 Bounder
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
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Specifications
M-50 Bounder Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Tupolev
First flight 27 October 1959 12 November 1952
Year introduced -- 1956
Number produced 1 units 500 units
Average unit price -- $60 million
Wing area 290.6 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 25.1 m 50.1 m
Height 8.3 m 12.1 m
Length 57.5 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 1950 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 200,000 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 85,000 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 137 kN 4 x 8,950 kW
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Overview

The M-50 Bounder and the Tu-95 Bear are both Bombers, manufactured by Myasishchev and Tupolev respectively.

The M-50 Bounder reaches 1,950 km/h — 2.1:1 the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h. The M-50 Bounder has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 15,000 km for the Tu-95 Bear. The M-50 Bounder operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 13,716 m for the Tu-95 Bear.

The M-50 Bounder has been produced in 1 units vs 500 for the Tu-95 Bear. The Tu-95 Bear 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-95 Bear?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 920 km/h, a difference of 1,030 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the M-50 Bounder's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-95 Bear?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-95 Bear?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 188,000 kg.
Which is larger, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-95 Bear?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the Tu-95 Bear's 46.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-50 Bounder or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.