Tupolev Tu-82
Introduction The '''Tupolev Tu-82''' was a 1940s Soviet experimental swept-wing bomber. It was the first Soviet jet bomber with swept wings.
Design and development Similar to the earlier Tupolev Tu-14, the Tu-82 was designed to investigate the use of swept wings. Powered by two Klimov VK-1 engines, the Tu-82 first flew in February 1949.It achieved a top speed of 934 km/h and a ceiling of 14,000 m. Tupolev planned a larger combat version as the '''Tu-86''', but it was not built.
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