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| | Myasishchev M-4 |
 | | The Myasishchev M-4 Molot (Russian: Hammer, NATO reporting name Bison) is a four engined strategic bomber developed by the Soviet Union in the 1950s to provide a bomber capable of attacking targets in North America. |
 | | First flying soon after the first flight of the Boeing B-52, the M-4 initially impressed Soviet officials, however, it soon became clear that the bomber had an insufficient range to attack the United States, and only several of the original production M-4s were actually put into service. |
 | | To remedy this problem, the Myasishchev design bureau introduced the 3M, the Bison-B, which was considerably more powerful than the previous version. |
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