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Tupolev Tu 82

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Top speed
  
934 km/h

Length
  
18 m

Manufacturer
  
Tupolev

Wingspan
  
18 m

First flight
  
1949

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The Tupolev Tu-82 was a 1940s Soviet experimental swept-wing bomber. It was the first Soviet jet bomber with swept wings.

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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. It achieved a top speed of 934 km/h and a ceiling of 14,000 m. Tupolev planned a larger combat version as the Tu-86, but it was not built.

Specifications (Tu-82)

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General characteristics

  • Crew: three
  • 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, 26.5 kN (5955 lbf) thrust each

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 934 km/h (579 mph)
  • Range: 2,395 km (1,493 miles)
  • Service ceiling: 11,400 m (37,392 ft)

    • References

    Tupolev Tu-82 Wikipedia
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