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M-50 Bounder vs M-55 Mystic

Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
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Myasishchev M-55 Mystic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
M-50 Bounder M-55 Mystic
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Myasishchev Myasishchev
First flight 27 October 1959 16 August 1988
Year introduced -- --
Number produced 1 units 5 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 290.6 m² 131.6 m²
Wingspan 25.1 m 37.5 m
Height 8.3 m 4.8 m
Length 57.5 m 22.9 m
Maximum speed 1950 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 4,965 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 21,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 200,000 kg 23,800 kg
Empty weight 85,000 kg 13,995 kg
Total thrust 4 x 137 kN 2 x 93 kN
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Overview

The M-50 Bounder is a Bombers built by Myasishchev, while the M-55 Mystic is a Military Special Mission Aircraft by Myasishchev.

The M-50 Bounder reaches 1,950 km/h — 2.6:1 the M-55 Mystic's 750 km/h. The M-50 Bounder has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 4,965 km for the M-55 Mystic. The M-55 Mystic operates at altitudes up to 21,500 m compared to 16,500 m for the M-50 Bounder. At 200,000 kg MTOW, the M-50 Bounder is 8.4:1 the M-55 Mystic's 23,800 kg.

The M-50 Bounder has been produced in 1 units vs 5 for the M-55 Mystic. The M-50 Bounder first flew 29 years before the M-55 Mystic (1959 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-50 Bounder or M-55 Mystic?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the M-55 Mystic's 750 km/h, a difference of 1,200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-50 Bounder or M-55 Mystic?
The M-50 Bounder has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the M-55 Mystic's 4,965 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-50 Bounder or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher service ceiling at 21,500 meters (70,538 ft) compared to the M-50 Bounder's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-50 Bounder or M-55 Mystic?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the M-55 Mystic's 23,800 kg.
Which is larger, the M-50 Bounder or M-55 Mystic?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the M-55 Mystic's 22.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-50 Bounder or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic has been produced in greater numbers with 5 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.