Myasishchev M-4 and 3m: The First Soviet Strategic Jet Bomber
Language: English
Published by Schiffer Military, 2021
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When the Myasishchev design bureau was reborn in 1951, it was immediately tasked with creating a high-speed strategic bomber to balance the threat posed by NATO's heavy bombers, notably the B-52. Designated M-4 and code-named "Bison" by NATO, the new four-turbojet bomber was developed within an incredibly short time - just one year. It made use of many innovative features, including a bicycle landing gear, and was designed around the most powerful jet engine of the day. It became the progenitor of a small family of bombers and refueling tankers, including the much-improved 3M and its versions. Many of the intended versions never materialised, and the Bison had its share of problems, but it came at just the right time, providing a valuable nuclear deterrent, and remained in service for 40 years until retired in compliance with the START treaty. The book charts the first Soviet strategic jet bomber's development and operational history. It includes the story of how the 3M was adapted to carry components of the Energiya/Buran space transport system as the VM-T Atlant outsize cargo transporter. AUTHORS: Yefim Gordon is an aviation journalist and photographer who has been researching Soviet/Russian aviation history for more than 40 years. He has authored and coauthored more than 130 books on the subject and published hundreds of features and photographs in Russian and foreign aviation magazines. Dmitriy Komissarov is a translator and journalist whose work has been associated with aviation since 1993. He has translated or authored/coauthored more than 80 books on Soviet/Russian aircraft and written numerous features for Russian and foreign aviation magazines. SELLING POINTS: . Story of Myasishchev's heavy jet bomber series from the M-4 to the 3MD and the specialised VM-T spacecraft transporter . History of Myasishchev's production strategic bombers, including paper projects, as well as operational use . Adapted to carry components of the Energiya/Buran space transport system.…
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- Title
- Myasishchev M-4 and 3m: The First Soviet Strategic Jet Bomber
- Author
- YEFIM GORDON
- Publisher
- Schiffer Military
- Publication year
- 2021
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0764361821
- ISBN 13
- 9780764361821
- Item weight
- 940 grams
- Dimensions
- 27.9 x 21.6 cm
- Seller catalogs
- Air Warfare
An in-depth history of the Myasishchev M-4 “Bison,” the Soviet Union’s first strategic jet bomber.
Reestablished in 1951, the Myasishchev design bureau was tasked with rapidly developing a high-speed bomber to counter NATO’s growing strategic air power.
Completed in just one year, the M-4—code-named “Bison” by NATO—featured innovative design elements, including a bicycle landing gear system and powerful turbojet engines.
This volume explores:
- The design and rapid development of the M-4
- Its evolution into improved variants such as the 3M
- The operational history and role as a nuclear deterrent
- Challenges, unrealized variants, and long-term service
The Bison family remained in service for approximately 40 years, eventually being retired under the terms of the START treaty.
Also included:
- The adaptation of the 3M into the VM-T Atlant transporter
- Its role in carrying components of the Energiya/Buran space program
A comprehensive study of a key Cold War aircraft and its lasting legacy.
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