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M-55 Mystic vs WZ-8

M-55 Mystic vs WZ-8 at a glance — top speed 750 vs 3,704 km/h, range 4,965 vs 8,000 km.

Specifications
M-55 Mystic WZ-8
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Drones
Manufacturer Myasishchev AVIC
First flight 16 August 1988 --
Year introduced -- 2019
Number produced 5 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 131.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 6.7 m
Height 4.8 m 2.2 m
Length 22.9 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 3704 km/h
Operational range 4,965 km 8,000 km
Service ceiling 21,500 m 50,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,800 kg -- kg
Empty weight 13,995 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 93 kN --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-55 Mystic or WZ-8?
The WZ-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 3,704 km/h compared to the M-55 Mystic's 750 km/h, a difference of 2,954 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-55 Mystic or WZ-8?
The WZ-8 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the M-55 Mystic's 4,965 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-55 Mystic or WZ-8?
The WZ-8 has a higher service ceiling at 50,000 meters (164,042 ft) compared to the M-55 Mystic's 21,500 meters (70,538 ft).
Which is larger, the M-55 Mystic or WZ-8?
The M-55 Mystic is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the WZ-8's 11.5 meters.