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Tupolev TU-81RvDY ''Chestplate-C''

119k DestinyAviation  7.2 years ago

Notes
-Great cockpit view
-Fun to fly around

Controls
-VTOL+Action group 8: Rotate turrets
-VTOL down+Action group 7: Open bomb bay
-Action groups 1-4: Drop bombs

Designed in 1956 as a long-range reconnaissance and bomber aircraft, the TU-81 series served with the Soviet Red Air Force until 1981. The TU-81RvDY (which stands for the translation of "reconnaissance") "Chestplate-C" first entered service in 1962. It featured a more advanced radar system, which is why the cockpit was placed on the top of the fuselage, as well as enlarging the nose. The TU-81 also saw some success as an export aircraft, with Romania, Finland, and Hungary also using the plane. The last TU-81 was retired from active service by the Hungarian air force in 1995, and it now flies border patrol sorties.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 109.9ft (33.5m)
  • Length 103.5ft (31.6m)
  • Height 30.6ft (9.3m)
  • Empty Weight 34,377lbs (15,593kg)
  • Loaded Weight 51,873lbs (23,529kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.154
  • Wing Loading 34.0lbs/ft2 (166.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,524.0ft2 (141.6m2)
  • Drag Points 26311

Parts

  • Number of Parts 388
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 1,488