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Type of aircraft From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
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Role | Light bomber |
National origin | Soviet Union |
Manufacturer | Tupolev |
First flight | 1949 |
Developed from | Tupolev Tu-14 |
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]
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