A large supersonic strategic bomber prototype built to investigate very-high-speed nuclear strike concepts.
Primary roleBomber
First flight1959
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerMyasishchev Design Bureau
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-50 | Prototype | Bomber | Soviet Air Forces |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- The Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875-1995 — Osprey Aerospace · Tier 3