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Myasishchev M-55

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The M-55 is a russian high-altitude research aircraft first flown in the 1978 by the Soviet Union. It's main intention is to conduct stratospheric research, but an anti-balloon version has also been proposed. Including all variants, overall 8 M-55s were made and are still being used today.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 122.1ft (37.2m)
  • Length 74.0ft (22.6m)
  • Height 15.0ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 25,205lbs (11,433kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.891
  • Wing Loading 20.4lbs/ft2 (99.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,235.0ft2 (114.7m2)
  • Drag Points 15909

Parts

  • Number of Parts 151
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 622