Mikro-Mir 1/144 Myasishchev M-50

The M-50 is a prototype supersonic strategic bomber manufactured by the Soviet Myasishchev Design Bureau.

In the 1950s, while the Soviet bomber Myasishchev M-4 had a lack of range and the Tu-95 had problems with speed, the United States deployed the Mach 2 B-58 and began development of the Mach 3 XB-70.

In response to this threat, Myasishchev began development of the Mach 2 M-50.
This aircraft was originally planned to be equipped with four VD-7 engines, two of which were VD-7Ms equipped with afterburners, mounted under the wings. However, development of the VD-7 was delayed in time, so the aircraft was quickly fitted with four AM-3 engines, the same as the M-4, and made its first flight in 1959.

The kit comes with etched parts and one type of decal.

When completed, the total length will be approximately 399mm and the total width will be approximately 174mm.