Myasishchev M-55 "Geophysica"
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In 1962, Myasischchev Design Bureau started work on development of high-altitude interceptor, as a countermeasure to the US reconnaissance balloon’s program. Results of design works evaluated in M-17 aircraft, which made it’s maiden flight in 1982 when
the reconnaissance balloon theme was not relevant anymore. In that regard, Myasischchev Design Bureau decided to revise M-17’s airframe in order to develop new high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, named M-55. In fact, M-55 “Geophysica” (NATO reporting name: Mystic-B) became entirely new airplane. Instead of RD-36-51V jet engine, a pair of more fuel-efficient D-30-V12 jet engines were installed. Due to that reason, the whole airplane aerodynamic and construction scheme was revised. M-55 appeared to have twin boom fuselage. Many changes were applied in wing and tail design. The landing gear was the only structural unit without modifications in it.
M-55 made its maiden flight on 16th Aug 1988. In total, four aircrafts of the type have been build: 2 experimental machines and 2 pre-series ones.
After collapse of USSR, M-55 remained in services, performing research roles. It’s civil “debut” was made on “MosAeroShow-92” exhibition. In 1993, M-55 flew to Italy, where was used as a test- bed of advanced scientific equipment. Few years later, it took participation in international observation of Arctic atmosphere.
M-55 set 15 FAI word records for its class.
Currently only one flying aircraft stay in service.
the reconnaissance balloon theme was not relevant anymore. In that regard, Myasischchev Design Bureau decided to revise M-17’s airframe in order to develop new high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, named M-55. In fact, M-55 “Geophysica” (NATO reporting name: Mystic-B) became entirely new airplane. Instead of RD-36-51V jet engine, a pair of more fuel-efficient D-30-V12 jet engines were installed. Due to that reason, the whole airplane aerodynamic and construction scheme was revised. M-55 appeared to have twin boom fuselage. Many changes were applied in wing and tail design. The landing gear was the only structural unit without modifications in it.
M-55 made its maiden flight on 16th Aug 1988. In total, four aircrafts of the type have been build: 2 experimental machines and 2 pre-series ones.
After collapse of USSR, M-55 remained in services, performing research roles. It’s civil “debut” was made on “MosAeroShow-92” exhibition. In 1993, M-55 flew to Italy, where was used as a test- bed of advanced scientific equipment. Few years later, it took participation in international observation of Arctic atmosphere.
M-55 set 15 FAI word records for its class.
Currently only one flying aircraft stay in service.
The kit:
Scale: 1:72
Parts: 192
Weight: 0.380kg
Gross weight: 0.545kg
Volume: 1.510kg
Material: PS plastic
Minimum age: For modellers 14+
Wingspan, mm: 520
Length, mm: 315
Country of origin: Ukraine
Released: 2019 New parts
Parts: 192
Weight: 0.380kg
Gross weight: 0.545kg
Volume: 1.510kg
Material: PS plastic
Minimum age: For modellers 14+
Wingspan, mm: 520
Length, mm: 315
Country of origin: Ukraine
Released: 2019 New parts
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