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Tupolev Tu-12
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Tupolev Tu-12

Experimental Soviet medium jet bomber

6Units built

Overview

The Tupolev Tu-12 was an experimental Soviet jet-powered medium bomber developed from the successful piston-engined Tupolev Tu-2 bomber after the end of World War II. It was designed as an interim aircraft to familiarize Tupolev and the Soviet Air Forces (VVS) with the issues involved with jet-engined bombers.

Specifications

Powerplant

Engine modelKlimov VK-1

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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