The Tupolev Tu-82 was a 1940s Soviet experimental swept-wing bomber. It was the first Soviet jet bomber with swept wings.[1]
| Tupolev Tu-82 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Light bomber |
| National origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1949 |
| Developed from | Tupolev Tu-14 |
Design and development
editSimilar 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)
editData from [2]
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 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
editRelated development
References
editNotes
edit- ^ a b c d Němeček 1986, pp. 174, 175
- ^ Němeček 1986, pp. 420–421
Bibliography
edit- 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.