Tupolev Tu-16
Military
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The 1952 Tupolev Tu-16 strategic bomber crewed by six with twin engines, 33-metre wingspan, and 34.8-metre fuselage achieved 1050 km/h and 7200-kilometre range. This design established the template for Soviet long-range jet bombers throughout the Cold War. The Tu-16 became one of aviation's most-produced jet bombers.
Specifications
- Role
- Strategic bomber
- Origin
- Soviet Union
- Crew
- 6
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1952
- Length
- 34.8 m
- Wingspan
- 33 m
- Max speed
- 1,050 km/h
- Range
- 7,200 km