Myasishchev M-50 and M-52: The First Soviet Supersonic Strategic Bomber by Yefim

Description: Myasishchev M-50 and M-52 by Yefim Gordon, Dmitriy Komissarov Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The story of Myasishchevs supersonic strategic bombers of the late 1950s, the M-50 and M-52 prototypes. Publisher Description The story of Myasishchevs supersonic strategic bombers of the late 1950s, the M-50 and M-52 prototypes. Reborn in 1951, the Myasishchev design bureau made its mark by creating the M-4 strategic bomber. Yet, this subsonic aircraft was soon made obsolescent by supersonic fighter technology-any new strategic bomber would need supersonic performance to avoid being intercepted. Hence in 1952, Myasishchev started work on supersonic bomber projects, which led to the M-50 of 1955. Designed for sustained supersonic cruise, the Mach 1.7 four-turbojet bomber had many innovative features, including automatic flight control and pitch trim systems, and the most powerful jet engine of the day. When the air force rejected the M-50 on the grounds of inadequate range, Myasishchev suggested building it as a technology demonstrator for the much-improved M-52 missile strike aircraft. First flown in October 1959, the M-50 made only 11 flights before the Myasishchev OKB was closed again a year later. Yet, it did have its moment of glory at the Tushino air show on July 9, 1961. This is the only work on these planes in English, featuring about 400 previously unpublished or rarely seen images. AUTHORS: Yefim Gordon is an aviation journalist and photographer who has been researching Soviet/Russian aviation history for more than 40 years. He has authored and coauthored more than 130 books on the subject and published hundreds of features and photographs in Russian and foreign aviation magazines. Dmitriy Komissarov is a translator and journalist whose work has been associated with aviation since 1993. He has translated or authored/coauthored more than 80 books on Soviet/Russian aircraft and written numerous features for Russian and foreign aviation magazines. SELLING POINTS: . The story of Myasishchevs supersonic strategic bombers of the late 1950s, the M-50 and M-52 prototypes . Charts the complete aircraft history including their immediate predecessors and derivative projects, as well as their Soviet competitors . In 1961, when the spearhead-like M-50 bomber swept over the Tushino airshow and pulled up into a climb, leaving the escorting fighters behind, the spectators were wowed! Little did they know it was the aircrafts last flight and the design bureaus swan song 400 colour and b/w photographs, aircraft profiles, line schemes Author Biography Yefim Gordon is an aviation journalist and photographer who has been researching Soviet/Russian aviation history for more than 40 years. He has authored and coauthored more than 130 books on the subject and published hundreds of features and photographs in Russian and foreign aviation magazines. Dmitriy Komissarov is a translator and journalist whose work has been associated with aviation since 1993. He has translated or authored/coauthored more than 80 books on Soviet/Russian aircraft and written numerous features for Russian and foreign aviation magazines. Details ISBN 0764366424 ISBN-13 9780764366420 Title Myasishchev M-50 and M-52 Author Yefim Gordon, Dmitriy Komissarov Format Hardcover Year 2023 Pages 192 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd GE_Item_ID:144726147; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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