Myasishchev M-55

Length
22.867 m
Flat Wing Span
37.46 m
Height
4.8 m
Flat Wing Area
131.6 m²
Flat Wing Aspect Ratio
10.6
Max Ceiling
21500 m
Number of Engines
2
Aircraft Engine
First Flight
1978-12-01
Number Built
34
Maximum Take-Off Weight
23.8 t (paragliders: kg)
Maximum Range
4965 km

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Aircraft Maximum Take-Off Weight (t (paragliders: kg)) Maximum Range (km)
Myasishchev M-55 23.8 4965

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Name
Myasishchev M-55
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