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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
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Petlyakov Pe-8 Soviet Heavy Bomber
Petlyakov Pe-8 Soviet Heavy Bomber The Petlyakov Pe-8 (originally designated TB-7) was a Soviet heavy bomber developed in the mid-1930s to meet requirements for a modern long-range strategic bomber to replace the aging Tupolev TB-3. The design team was led by Vladimir Petlyakov in the Tupolev design bureau, and the aircraft first flew on 27… Read more
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Dewoitine D.520 DC
Dewoitine D.520 DC The Dewoitine D.520 DC represents a less frequently discussed branch of the Dewoitine design lineage. The suffix DC, variously interpreted in period notes as “Double Commande,” identified a dual control conversion of the standard D.520 airframe intended for pilot training and familiarisation duties. Structural Modifications and Configuration The core design challenge of… Read more