Mjassischtschew / Myasishchev M-17 / M-55 Geofisika
Reconnaissance Aircraft
Photo ©: Mike Vallentin
The Myasishchev M-17 / M-55 Geofisika is a twin-engined single-seat high altitude reconnaissance aircraft developed by the Soviet design bureau OKB V. M. Myasishchev (OKB-23).
| Propulsion | 2 Turbofan Engines |
| Engine Model | Aviadvigatel D-30V12 |
| Engine Power (each) | 49,0 kN | 11016 lbf |
| Speed | 750 km/h | 405 kts
466 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 21.500 m | 70.538 ft |
| Range | 4.800 km | 2.592 NM
2.983 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 11.900 kg | 26.235 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 24.500 kg | 54.014 lbs |
| Wing Span | 37,46 m | 122 ft 11 in |
| Wing Area | 137,7 m² | 1482 ft² |
| Length | 22,87 m | 75 ft 0 in |
| Height | 4,83 m | 15 ft 10 in |
| First Flight | 16.11.82 (M-17) / 1988 (M-55) |
| Production Status | out of production |
| Total Production | <10 |
| ICAO Code | M55 |
| NATO Code | Mystic |
| Data for (Version) | Myasishchev / Mjassischtschew M-55 Geofisika |
| Variants | M-17, M-55 |
