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MyasishchevM-50

Strategic Bombers · Russia · 1959
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MyasishchevM-50

Myasishchev M-50
Myasishchev M-50 Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
75
Range
70
Penetration / Survivability
60
Nuclear Capability
85
Stand-Off Capability
50
Avionics
40
Stealth
0
Reliability
30
Strategic Impact
65
Cost-Effectiveness
20
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, Myasishchev Design Bureau
CategoryStrategic Bombers
In service1959
Operators1 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
59
Strategic Bombers MASS Rating
54/163
All-Time
Strategic Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
75
Range
70
Penetration / Survivability
60
Nuclear Capability
85
Stand-Off Capability
50
Avionics
40
Stealth
0
Reliability
30
Strategic Impact
65
Cost-Effectiveness
20
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Myasishchev M-50
Country
Production
1959–
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
15
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
strategic bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the strategic bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1959
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleSupersonic Strategic Bomber
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Cruise Speed1,500 km/h
  • Service Ceiling16,500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length57.48 m
  • Wingspan25.1 m
  • Height8.25 m
  • Wing Area290.6
  • Loaded Weight175,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight200,000 kg
◆Armament1MOD.1
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built1
  • Variants2
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1959Production started
67
years in service
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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