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M-55 Mystic vs M-4 Bison

Myasishchev M-55 Mystic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-55 Mystic
Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
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Specifications
M-55 Mystic M-4 Bison
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Myasishchev
First flight 16 August 1988 20 January 1953
Year introduced -- 1953
Number produced 5 units 123 units
Average unit price -- $8 million
Wing area 131.6 m² 326.4 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 50.5 m
Height 4.8 m 14.1 m
Length 22.9 m 47.2 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 947 km/h
Operational range 4,965 km 5,600 km
Service ceiling 21,500 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,800 kg 181,500 kg
Empty weight 13,995 kg 79,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 93 kN 4 x 9,525 kgf
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Overview

The M-55 Mystic is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Myasishchev, while the M-4 Bison is a Bombers by Myasishchev.

Top speed is 750 km/h for the M-55 Mystic vs 947 km/h for the M-4 Bison. The M-55 Mystic has an operational range of 4,965 km vs 5,600 km for the M-4 Bison. The M-55 Mystic operates at altitudes up to 21,500 m compared to 11,000 m for the M-4 Bison. At 181,500 kg MTOW, the M-4 Bison is 7.6:1 the M-55 Mystic's 23,800 kg.

The M-55 Mystic has been produced in 5 units vs 123 for the M-4 Bison. The M-4 Bison first flew 35 years before the M-55 Mystic (1953 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-55 Mystic or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison is faster with a maximum speed of 947 km/h compared to the M-55 Mystic's 750 km/h, a difference of 197 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-55 Mystic or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the M-55 Mystic's 4,965 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-55 Mystic or M-4 Bison?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher service ceiling at 21,500 meters (70,538 ft) compared to the M-4 Bison's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-55 Mystic or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 181,500 kg compared to the M-55 Mystic's 23,800 kg.
Which is larger, the M-55 Mystic or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the M-55 Mystic's 22.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-55 Mystic or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has been produced in greater numbers with 123 units compared to 5 units of the M-55 Mystic.