Myasishchev M-60
The Myasishchev M-60 was a Soviet design for a nuclear-powered bomber.[1] The design was similar to the M-50 bomber prototype.
Myasishchev received the instruction to start the development of the M-60 on 19 May 1955. However, it did not make it out of the planning stage, and the M-60 program was cancelled in 1959.[1][2]
It appears that the M-60 designation has been used for a number of projects at Myasishchev,[3] including a recent transport and civil aircraft.[4]
Specifications (M-60)
Role: Strategic Bomber / Flying Atomic Laboratory
Crew: 2 (housed in a massive 60-ton lead-shielded capsule for radiation protection)
Propulsion: 4 x Lulka nuclear-powered turbojets
Alternative setup: 2 nuclear engines for cruise and 2 conventional chemical turbojets for takeoff/landing
Performance (Estimated):
Max Speed: Mach 2 (approx. 2,000+ km/h)
Range: 25,000 km
Service Ceiling: 16,500 – 20,000 m
Dimensions:
Length: ~59.5 m (195 ft)
Wingspan: ~24 m (78 ft)
Take-off Weight: ~136,000 kg (300,000 lbs)
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
- Notes
- ^ a b Trakimavičius, Lukas. "The Future Role of Nuclear Propulsion in the Military" (PDF). NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
- ^ Colon 2009
- ^ Buttler & Gordon 2004, pp. 81–82
- ^ ATO Russia & CIS Observer Deprecated link archived 2012-07-20 at archive.today
- Biblioyraphy
- Colon, Raul (2009). "Soviet Experimentation with Nuclear Powered Bombers". Aviation-history.com. Archived from the original on 6 January 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- Buttler, Tony; Gordon, Yefim (2004). "Nuclear Power and Flying Wings". Soviet secret projects : Bombers since 1945. Hinckley: Midland Pub. ISBN 1-85780-194-6. Archived from the original on 17 February 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2012.