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Tu-128 Fiddler

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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.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 52.2ft (15.9m)
  • Length 67.9ft (20.7m)
  • Height 19.4ft (5.9m)
  • Empty Weight 20,624lbs (9,355kg)
  • Loaded Weight 72,297lbs (32,793kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.492
  • Wing Loading 92.2lbs/ft2 (450.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 784.4ft2 (72.9m2)
  • Drag Points 5753

Parts

  • Number of Parts 178
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 727