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Tupolev TB-3

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The Tupolev TB-3 (Russian: ??????? ??????????????, Tyazholy Bombardirovschik, Heavy Bomber, civilian designation ANT-6) was a heavy bomber aircraft which was deployed by the Soviet Air Force in the 1930s and during World War II. It was the world's first cantilever wing four-engine heavy bomber.[2] Despite obsolescence and being officially withdrawn from service in 1939, the TB-3 performed bomber and transport duties throughout much of World War II. The TB-3 also saw combat as a Zveno project fighter mothership and as a light tank transport. please enjoy and upvote

General Characteristics

  • Successors 4 airplane(s) +112 bonus
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 90.8ft (27.7m)
  • Length 61.2ft (18.6m)
  • Height 15.5ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight 5,540lbs (2,512kg)
  • Loaded Weight 27,222lbs (12,348kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.146
  • Wing Loading 20.2lbs/ft2 (98.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,345.2ft2 (125.0m2)
  • Drag Points 6525

Parts

  • Number of Parts 83
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 491