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Tupolev Tu-28

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Auto Credit Based on DogedogebreadWithAnAK47's Interceptor challange (closed)

The Tupolev Tu-28 (NATO reporting name Fiddler) was a long-range interceptor aircraft introduced by the Soviet Union in the 1960s. The official designation was Tu-128 but this designation was less commonly used in the West. It was the largest and heaviest fighter ever in service.

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Interceptor challange (closed)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 58.3ft (17.8m)
  • Length 99.9ft (30.4m)
  • Height 23.7ft (7.2m)
  • Empty Weight 6,547lbs (2,969kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,153lbs (4,152kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.682
  • Wing Loading 36.5lbs/ft2 (178.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 250.9ft2 (23.3m2)
  • Drag Points 8082

Parts

  • Number of Parts 152
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 705