Myasishchev M-50 and M-52: The First Soviet Supersonic Strategic Bomber

by Yefim Gordon and Dmitriy Komissarov

Reborn in 1951, the Myasishchev design bureau made its mark by creating the M-4 strategic bomber. Yet, this subsonic aircraft was soon made obsolescent by supersonic fighter technology--any new strategic bomber would need supersonic performance to avoid being intercepted. Hence in 1952, Myasishchev started work on supersonic bomber projects, which led to the M-50 of 1955. Designed for sustained supersonic cruise, the Mach 1.7 four-turbojet bomber...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764366424
• ISBN13: 9780764366420
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.9" x 10.7"