Tupolev Tu-82
| Tupolev Tu-82 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Light bomber |
| National origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1949 |
| Developed from | Tupolev Tu-14 |
The Tupolev Tu-82 was a 1940s Soviet experimental swept-wing bomber. It was the first Soviet jet bomber with swept wings.[1]
Design and development
Similar to the earlier Tupolev Tu-14 the Tu-82 was designed to investigate the use of swept wings. Powered by two Klimov VK-1 engines the Tu-82 first flew in February 1949.[1] It achieved a top speed of 934 km/h and a ceiling of 14,000 m.[1] Tupolev planned a larger combat version as the Tu-86 but it was not built.[1]
Specifications (Tu-82)
Data from [2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 3
- Length: 17.57 m (57 ft 8 in)
- Wingspan: 17.81 m (58 ft 5 in)
- Wing area: 45 m2 (484 ft2)
- Empty weight: 9,526 kg (21,000 lb)
- Gross weight: 18,340 kg (40,430 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Klimov VK-1, 2,044 kW (2,740 hp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 934 km/h (579 mph)
- Range: 2,395 km (1,493 miles)
- Service ceiling: 11,400 m (37,392 ft)
See also
- Related development
References
Notes
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Nemecek 1986, pp. pp.174, 175,
- ↑ Nemecek 1986, pp. 420–421
Bibliography
- Nemecek, Vaclav (1986). The History of Soviet Aircraft from 1918. London: Willow Books. ISBN 0-00-218033-2.
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