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Myasishchev M-55 Geophysica

Myasishchev · SIGINT / Reconnaissance · Russia · Cold War (1970–1991)

Myasishchev M-55 Geophysica — SIGINT / Reconnaissance
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The Myasishchev M-55 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. It is a twin-engined development of the Myasishchev M-17 Stratosphera with a higher maximum take-off weight.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Russia
Manufacturer
Myasishchev
Operator
Russia
Primary Role
SIGINT / Reconnaissance
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1988
Produced
6
Propulsion
Turbofan
Engine
2x Soloviev D-30-10V turbofans
Thrust / Power
11,024 lbf each
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
74.5
Wingspan (ft)
120.5
Empty Weight (lb)
24912
MTOW (lb)
57320
Payload (lb)
3300
Endurance (hr)
6
Service Ceiling (ft)
70538
Range (mi)
2796
Max Speed (mph)
466
Max Speed (Mach)
0.7
Armament
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