Tag: aeroplane
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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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Righting a Finnish Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 After a Landing Accident
Righting a Finnish Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 After a Crash Landing Morane Saulnier MS.406 Finnish Air Force coded MS316 after a landing accident at Llanas Latva on 14th May 1942. Read more