Bombersexperimental Soviet medium jet bomber
Tupolev Tu-12
The Tupolev Tu-12 (development designation Tu-77) 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.
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- Category
- Bombers
- Country of origin
- Soviet Union
- First flight
- 1947-07-27
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 423 kt
- Max speed
- 423 kt
- Range
- 1,188 nm
- Service ceiling
- 37,305 ft
- Max takeoff weight
- 34,657 lb
- Empty weight
- 19,826 lb
- Powerplant
- 2 × Rolls-Royce Nene I turbojet
- Engines
- 2
- Seats
- 5
- Length
- 54 ft
- Wingspan
- 61.8 ft
- Number built
- 6
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.