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M-55 Mystic vs U-2 Dragon Lady

Myasishchev M-55 Mystic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-55 Mystic
Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 U-2 Dragon Lady
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Specifications
M-55 Mystic U-2 Dragon Lady
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Myasishchev Lockheed
First flight 16 August 1988 1 August 1955
Year introduced -- 1956
Number produced 5 units 104 units
Average unit price -- $50 million
Wing area 131.6 m² 93.0 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 31.0 m
Height 4.8 m 4.9 m
Length 22.9 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 805 km/h
Operational range 4,965 km 11,280 km
Service ceiling 21,500 m 21,336 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,800 kg 18,144 kg
Empty weight 13,995 kg 6,486 kg
Total thrust 2 x 93 kN 1 x 8,618 kgf
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Overview

The M-55 Mystic and the U-2 Dragon Lady are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Myasishchev and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 750 km/h for the M-55 Mystic vs 805 km/h for the U-2 Dragon Lady. The M-55 Mystic has an operational range of 4,965 km vs 11,280 km for the U-2 Dragon Lady. The M-55 Mystic operates at altitudes up to 21,500 m compared to 21,336 m for the U-2 Dragon Lady.

The M-55 Mystic has been produced in 5 units vs 104 for the U-2 Dragon Lady. The U-2 Dragon Lady first flew 33 years before the M-55 Mystic (1955 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-55 Mystic or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady is faster with a maximum speed of 805 km/h compared to the M-55 Mystic's 750 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-55 Mystic or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a longer range at 11,280 km compared to the M-55 Mystic's 4,965 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-55 Mystic or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher service ceiling at 21,500 meters (70,538 ft) compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 21,336 meters (70,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-55 Mystic or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,800 kg compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 18,144 kg.
Which is larger, the M-55 Mystic or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The M-55 Mystic is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 19.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-55 Mystic or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has been produced in greater numbers with 104 units compared to 5 units of the M-55 Mystic.