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M-50 Bounder vs Vulcan

M-50 Bounder vs Vulcan at a glance — top speed 1,950 vs 1,039 km/h, range 7,400 vs 4,195 km, max takeoff weight 200,000 vs 77,111 kg, built 1 vs 134 units.

Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-50 Bounder
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
Specifications
M-50 Bounder Vulcan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Avro
First flight 27 October 1959 30 August 1952
Year introduced -- 1956
Number produced 1 units 134 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 290.6 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 25.1 m 30.3 m
Height 8.3 m 8.1 m
Length 57.5 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 1950 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 200,000 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 85,000 kg 37,908 kg
Total thrust 4 x 137 kN 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-50 Bounder or Vulcan?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the Vulcan's 1,039 km/h, a difference of 911 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-50 Bounder or Vulcan?
The M-50 Bounder has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-50 Bounder or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the M-50 Bounder's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-50 Bounder or Vulcan?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.
Which is larger, the M-50 Bounder or Vulcan?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the Vulcan's 29.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-50 Bounder or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has been produced in greater numbers with 134 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.