Tupolev Tu-12

Tu-12
General information
TypeFive-seat medium bomber
ManufacturerTupolev
Designer
Primary userSoviet Air Force
Number built5 + 1 prototype
History
First flight27 July 1947
Developed fromTupolev Tu-2

The Tupolev Tu-12 (development designation Tu-77) was an experimental Soviet jet-powered medium bomber developed from the successful piston-engined Tupolev Tu-2 bomber after the end of World War II. It was designed as an interim aircraft to familiarize Tupolev and the Soviet Air Forces (VVS) with the issues involved with jet-engined bombers.

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