The Myasishchev M-50 (Russian: Мясищев М-50; NATO reporting name: Bounder) is a Soviet prototype four-jet engine supersonic strategic bomber which never attained service. Only one …

Jul 29, 2022 · The Myasishchev M-50 Bounder was a Russian four-engine supersonic strategic bomber with only a single airworthy prototype built. It was a response to building Cold War …

Mar 26, 2014 · Soviet Premier Nikita Krushchev felt future offensive and defensive weapons would be based on intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) rather than strategic bombers. As …

Aug 2, 2021 · Two spectacular-looking supersonic bombers, one Soviet, one American. Both aircraft were ultimately unsuccessful in being developed into operationally useful capability, …

May 24, 2020 · In response, the Myasishchev OKB, backed up by a new SovMin resolution dated 30th July 1954, began work on a ‘composite long-range bomber’, of its own (composed of a …

Though it never entered service, the Myasishchev M-50 was a highly advanced design for a large, supersonic intercontinental bomber. The M-50 was considered top secret by Soviet leadership …

May 20, 2016 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Myasishchev M-50 / M-52 (Bounder) Strategic Bomber Prototype including pictures.

OKB Myasishchyev began working on the supersonic intercontinental bomber M-50 in 1956. The aircraft was intended to be equipped with and the supersonic long-range M-61 cruise missile, …

May 11, 2023 · The Myasishchev M-50 was meant to be the Soviet Union's first supersonic bomber, but all it did was become part of a nuclear bomber hoax in the United States

Although built only in prototype form, this design by Myasishchev was an extremely advanced turbojet-powered bomber with supersonic flight capability.