Category: Aircraft
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Bolkhovitinov DB-A Russian Heavy Bomber
Bolkhovitinov DB-A Russian Heavy Bomber The Bolkhovitinov DB-A (Dal′niy Bombardirovshchik — “Long-Range Bomber”, Academy) was a Soviet four-engine heavy bomber developed in the mid-1930s by a design team at the Zhukovsky Air Force Academy under the leadership of Viktor Bolkhovitinov. Intended to replace the ageing Tupolev TB-3, the DB-A featured stressed-skin construction, improved aerodynamics, and Read more
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Gloster TC.33 Troop Carrier
Gloster TC.33 Troop Carrier First flying on 23 February 1932, the Gloster TC.33 was designed to carry 30 troops and their equipment 1,200 miles. Evaluation demonstrated that the take-off performance was poor, even in cool English conditions. It was decided that this would be unacceptable in the areas of the British Empire it would be Read more
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Myasishchev M-50 Supersonic Bomber
Myasishchev M-50 Supersonic Bomber The Myasishchev M-50 (NATO reporting name Bounder) was designed as a supersonic bomber capable of reaching the Continental United States. Although flown successfully, only one flying prototype was completed. An additional airframe designated M-52 was completed but not flight tested. The Myasishchev M-50 was powered by four engines: two Dobrynin VD-7 Read more