M-52 (Μ-52 Κ) Strategic bomber

 


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The bomber was essentially a development of M-50 with a different powerplant configuration. Two versions were developed simultaneously: one with a crew of two people and the other for crew training, with three people. 

The first prototype M-52 (M-50V) was delivered for testing in 1960, but 
was not tried, for unknown reasons (tests were rescheduled for 1961). Besides a second test craft M-52D (M-50D), 10 other aircrafts were to be constructed

The defensive armament of the 
airplane was made up of a DB-52 turret with two guns AO-9M of 23 mm at the base of the tail, which would be controlled by the "Kripton" radar. 

Also, to increase the 
range of the aircraft, a on-air refueling system was installed.

 

M-52 (Μ-52 Κ) Strategic bomber

 

There were also accelerating engines, which after the take off were droped.
All work ended in 1962. There was an order for the construction of three prototypes for flying tests and for the development of M-56. 

The original M-52 was completely destroyed in 1968 without making even one test flight.

 


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M-52 (Μ-52 Κ) Strategic bomber © Konstantinos Panitsidis

 


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DESIGNER
OKB-23 (V.M. Myasishev/ G.N Nazarov)
COUNTRY
Russia
TYPE
Strategic bomber
CREW
2
POWER-PLANT
Four engine RD16-17M (RD16-17B)
Thrust, kgf
4 x 20.000 (4 x 18.500)
DIMENSIONS
 
Length, m
-
Height, m
-
Wing span, m
-
Wing area, m2
-
wing sweep angle, degree -
WEIGHT
 
Maximum take-off, kg
165.000
Normal take-off, kg
-
Empty aircraft, kg
-
PERFORMANCE
 
Maximum speed, km/h
2.000-2.200
Max speed in low height, km/h
-
Range, km
8.000-10.000
Service ceiling, m
16.000-17.000
Range, (Warload 5.000), km
 
4.100
- missile 1x Χ-22 (Kh-22) 5.300
- missile 2 x Χ-22 (Kh-22) 4.600
Combat range, km  
- missile 1x Χ-22 (Kh-22) 3.200
- missile 2 x Χ-22 (Kh-22) 2.300
ARMAMENT 5.000-9.000 kg
Bombs - up to FAB-5000, torpedos/mine-RAT-52, 2 x X-22 (Kh-22), 2 x "44"