Mjassischtschew / Myasishchev M-4 / 3M

Strategic Bomber / Tanker

Mjassischtschew / Myasishchev M-4 © Dmitriy Pichugin
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The Myasishchev M-4 / 3M is a four-engine long-range strategic bomber and aerial tanker aircraft developed by the Soviet design bureau OKB V. M. Myasishchev (OKB-23).
Crew8
Propulsion4 Turbojet Engines
Engine ModelMikulin AM-3D
Engine Power (each)85,6 kN19244 lbf
Speed1000 km/h540 kts
  621 mph
Service Ceiling13.700 m44.947 ft
Range9.801 km5.292 NM
6.090 mi.
Empty Weight82.000 kg180.779 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight181.000 kg399.036 lbs
Wing Span50,48 m165 ft 7 in
Wing Area309,0 m²3326 ft²
Length47,20 m154 ft 10 in
Height14,10 m46 ft 3 in
First Flight1953
Production Statusout of production
Total Production93
NATO CodeBison
Data for (Version)Myasishchev / Mjassischtschew M-4