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M-65 Flying platform laser (with cannon laser)
The involvement of the Myasishchev design bureau in programs with laser platforms remains unknown.
His proposal was to modifications an M-55 type aircraft into a flying laser platform, placing the laser cannon on top of the fuselage just forward of the wing.
Little has been known about these programs and at what point had they reached or their testing?
It is not yet known whether the laser the shots with the were carried out, because these efforts represent the most secret programs and plans of the Soviets Union (Russia).
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Technical specifications
| DESIGNER | OKB Myasishchev |
| COUNTRY | Russia |
| TYPE |
Flying platform for laser weapon system testing
|
| CREW | 1 |
| POWER-PLANT | Two turbofan engines PS-30V12 |
| Thrust, kgf | 2x5.000 |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Length, m | 22,858 |
| Height, m |
37,50
|
| Wing span, m |
4,83
|
| Wing area, m2 |
131,6
|
| WEIGHT | |
| Maximum take-off, kg | 24.500 |
| Normal take-off, kg | - |
| Empty aircraft, kg | 14.000 |
| Internal fuel, kg | - |
| Payload, kg | - |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Maximum speed, km/h | - |
|
Cruising speed, km/h
|
750
|
|
Endurance, h
|
6,00
|
| Service ceiling, m | 20.500 |
| ARMAMENT | Laser gun. |