Myasishchev DB-108
Myasishchev · Soviet Union · first flew 1944 · bomber
The Myasishchev DB-108 was a Soviet experimental long-range bomber prototype of 1944, one of Vladimir Myasishchev's wartime designs aimed at deep strategic bombing capability.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Long fuselage designed for deep-penetration bombing missions |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Four-engine Soviet long-range strategic bomber prototype
- Mid-wing layout with four inline engines in paired nacelles
- Long fuselage designed for deep-penetration bombing missions
A four-engine mid-wing monoplane bomber of 1940s Soviet design; similar in concept to Western heavy bombers of the period but smaller, with the four engines arranged in closely paired nacelles.
Specifications
- The Myasishchev DB-108 has a length of 13.47 m (44 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.8 m (58 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 583 km/h (362 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
Developed by the Myasishchev bureau during World War II, the DB-108 was an ambitious design attempting to achieve both range and high speed with four powerful inline engines. The programme was overtaken by wartime priorities and post-war jet development.
Variants
Only prototypes were completed; no production series followed.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service with the Soviet Air Force.
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