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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.

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 m (484 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 9,526 kg (21,000 lb)
• Gross weight: 18,340 kg (40,430 lb)
• Powerplant: 2 × Klimov VK-1 , 26.5 kN (5,955 lbf) thrust each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 934 km/h (579 mph, 503 kn)
• Range: 2,395 km (1,493 mi, 1,297 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 11,400 m (37,392 ft)

See also

Related development

• Tupolev Tu-14

References

Notes

1. ^ Němeček 1986, pp. 174, 175
2. Němeček 1986, pp. 420–421

Bibliography

• Gordon, Yefim & Rigamant, Vladimir (2005). OKB Tupolev: A History of the Design Bureau and its Aircraft. Hinckley, England: Midland Publishing. ISBN 1-85780-214-4.
• Gunston, Bill (1995a). The Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875–1995. London: Osprey. ISBN 1-85532-405-9.
• Gunston, Bill (1995b). Tupolev Aircraft since 1922. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-882-8.
• Němeček, Václav (1986). The history of Soviet aircraft from 1918. London: Willow Books. ISBN 0-00-218033-2. OCLC 13859719.

• Tupolev aircraft
• 1940s Soviet bomber aircraft
• Twinjets
• Aircraft first flown in 1949