| Manufacturer |
1940-1960 |
| Description |
The Myasishchev M-55 (NATO reporting name: Mystic-B) is a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft developed by OKB Myasishchev in the Soviet Union, similar in mission to the Lockheed U-2, but with a twin-boom fuselage and tail surface design. |
| First Flight |
1978-12-01 |
| Designer |
1940-1960 |
| Type |
High-altitude reconnaissance |
| Length (m) |
22.867 |
| Height (m) |
4.8 |
| Cockpit Crew |
1 |
| Max Ceiling (m) |
21500 |
| Endurance (h) |
6.5 |
| Number Built |
34 |
| Powerplant Description |
2 × Soloviev D-30-V12 low-bypass turbofan, 93.19 kN thrust each |
| Primary Users |
Soviet Air Force, Russian Aerospace Forces |
| Status |
Potentially returning to service |
| Wikipedia Article (URL) |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myasishchev_M-55 |
| Flat Wing Span (m) |
37.46 |
| Flat Wing Area (m²) |
131.6 |
| Flat Wing Aspect Ratio |
10.6 |
| Aircraft Engine |
Soloviev D-30 |
| Number of Engines |
2 |