Tupolev Tu-72
| Tu-72 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Medium bomber |
| National origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| Number built | None |
| Developed from | Tupolev Tu-8 |
The Tupolev Tu-72 was a proposed Soviet medium bomber of the late 1940s. It was based on the Tupolev Tu-8, but differed by having a slightly longer fuselage, increased defensive armament, and slightly enlarged vertical stabilizers. The first flight of the Tu-72 was scheduled for 1948, but the project was cancelled due to the success of the Tupolev Tu-4 and Tupolev's focus on first-generation strategic jet bombers.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ Gordon, Yefim; Rigamant, Vladimir (2005). OKB Tupolev: A History of the Design Bureau and its Aircraft. Hinckley, England: Midland Publishing. ISBN 1-85780-214-4.
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