Category: USSR
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Sukhoi Su-9 (1946)
Sukhoi Su-9 (1946) The Sukhoi Su-9 (1946) was an early postwar Soviet jet fighter prototype developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau during the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. It should not be confused with the later supersonic interceptor of the same designation introduced in the late 1950s. The 1946 Su-9 belonged to the… Read more
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Sukhoi Su-5
Sukhoi Su-5 The Sukhoi Su-5 originated in Jan 1944 when Sukhoi’s OKB began the design of a mixed-power interceptor. Driven by the appearance of the German Me 262, Soviet planners sought interim high-speed fighters. Sukhoi designed the I-107 using a proven Klimov M-107A V‑12 (1650 hp) piston engine plus a VRDK compressor by K. Kholshchevnikov as a booster.… Read more
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Tupolev Tu-12 Experimental Soviet Bomber
Tupolev Tu-12 The Tupolev Tu-12 was an experimental bomber developed by the Soviet Union to familiarize designers and aircrew with jet powered bombers. To speed development, it was based on the piston engined Tu-2 medium bomber. Power was provided by two imported British Rolls-Royce Nene jet engines. In addition to the prototype, five production aircraft were built… Read more