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M-55 Mystic vs SR-71 Blackbird

Myasishchev M-55 Mystic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-55 Mystic
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SR-71 Blackbird
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Specifications
M-55 Mystic SR-71 Blackbird
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Myasishchev Lockheed
First flight 16 August 1988 22 December 1964
Year introduced -- 1966
Number produced 5 units 32 units
Average unit price -- $185 million
Wing area 131.6 m² 167.0 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 17.0 m
Height 4.8 m 5.7 m
Length 22.9 m 32.8 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 3541 km/h
Operational range 4,965 km 5,230 km
Service ceiling 21,500 m 25,908 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,800 kg 78,018 kg
Empty weight 13,995 kg 30,617 kg
Total thrust 2 x 93 kN 2 x 11,340 kgf
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Overview

The M-55 Mystic and the SR-71 Blackbird are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Myasishchev and Lockheed respectively.

The SR-71 Blackbird reaches 3,541 km/h — 4.7:1 the M-55 Mystic's 750 km/h. The M-55 Mystic has an operational range of 4,965 km vs 5,230 km for the SR-71 Blackbird. The SR-71 Blackbird operates at altitudes up to 25,908 m compared to 21,500 m for the M-55 Mystic. At 78,018 kg MTOW, the SR-71 Blackbird is 3.3:1 the M-55 Mystic's 23,800 kg.

The M-55 Mystic has been produced in 5 units vs 32 for the SR-71 Blackbird. The SR-71 Blackbird first flew 24 years before the M-55 Mystic (1964 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-55 Mystic or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is faster with a maximum speed of 3,541 km/h compared to the M-55 Mystic's 750 km/h, a difference of 2,791 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-55 Mystic or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a longer range at 5,230 km compared to the M-55 Mystic's 4,965 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-55 Mystic or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher service ceiling at 25,908 meters (85,000 ft) compared to the M-55 Mystic's 21,500 meters (70,538 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-55 Mystic or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,018 kg compared to the M-55 Mystic's 23,800 kg.
Which is larger, the M-55 Mystic or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is longer at 32.8 meters compared to the M-55 Mystic's 22.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-55 Mystic or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has been produced in greater numbers with 32 units compared to 5 units of the M-55 Mystic.