Myasishchev M-50
| M-50 | |
|---|---|
| Myasishchev M-50 on display at Monino Aviation Museum | |
| General information | |
| Type | Supersonic strategic bomber |
| National origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Myasishchev |
| Status | Retired |
| Primary user | Soviet Union |
| Number built | 1 (+1 static test airframe), 1 M-52) |
| History | |
| First flight | 27 October 1959 |
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 flightworthy prototype was built, which was first flown in October 1959. The M-50 was constructed by the Myasishchev design bureau.