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Myasishchev 3M
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Myasishchev3M

Strategic Bombers · Russia · 1956
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Myasishchev3M

⚙ Myasishchev M-4 Molot variant
Myasishchev 3M
Myasishchev 3M Photo: USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
85
Range
80
Penetration / Survivability
60
Nuclear Capability
75
Stand-Off Capability
50
Avionics
55
Stealth
0
Reliability
65
Strategic Impact
70
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
CategoryStrategic Bombers
EraEarly Cold War
In service1956–1963
Operators1 countries
Quantity93
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Strategic Bombers MASS Rating
19/28
Early Cold War
47/163
All-Time
Strategic Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
85
Range
80
Penetration / Survivability
60
Nuclear Capability
75
Stand-Off Capability
50
Avionics
55
Stealth
0
Reliability
65
Strategic Impact
70
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Myasishchev 3M
Country
Production
1956–1963
Quantity
93
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS · EARLY COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
strategic bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the strategic bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1956
  • Service Entry Year1958
  • Crew8
  • Primary RoleStrategic bomber, maritime reconnaissance, strike, tanker
  • GenerationFirst generation jet bomber
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
▣Performance1MOD.1
  • Ferry Range9,500 km
◇Armament8MOD.8
◆Avionics & Stealth5MOD.5
▤Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built93
  • Operators3
  • Variants12
⬢Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1994
  • Production Start1956
  • Production End1963
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1956Production started
  2. 1963Production ended
70
years in service
7
years in production
93
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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