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M-55 Mystic vs Tu-123 Yastreb

M-55 Mystic vs Tu-123 Yastreb at a glance — top speed 750 vs 2,700 km/h, range 4,965 vs 3,200 km, max takeoff weight 23,800 vs 35,610 kg, built 5 vs 52 units.

Myasishchev M-55 Mystic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
M-55 Mystic Tu-123 Yastreb
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Drones
Manufacturer Myasishchev Tupolev
First flight 16 August 1988 1 December 1963
Year introduced -- 1964
Number produced 5 units 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 131.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 8.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 22.9 m 27.8 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 2700 km/h
Operational range 4,965 km 3,200 km
Service ceiling 21,500 m 22,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,800 kg 35,610 kg
Empty weight 13,995 kg 11,450 kg
Total thrust 2 x 93 kN 1 x 98 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-55 Mystic or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is faster with a maximum speed of 2,700 km/h compared to the M-55 Mystic's 750 km/h, a difference of 1,950 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-55 Mystic or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The M-55 Mystic has a longer range at 4,965 km compared to the Tu-123 Yastreb's 3,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-55 Mystic or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher service ceiling at 22,800 meters (74,803 ft) compared to the M-55 Mystic's 21,500 meters (70,538 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-55 Mystic or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,610 kg compared to the M-55 Mystic's 23,800 kg.
Which is larger, the M-55 Mystic or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is longer at 27.8 meters compared to the M-55 Mystic's 22.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-55 Mystic or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has been produced in greater numbers with 52 units compared to 5 units of the M-55 Mystic.