OKB-1 150
OKB-1 · Soviet Union · first flew 1952 · bomber
The OKB-1 150 (also known as the Baade 150) was a Soviet jet bomber prototype developed by German engineers — primarily from Junkers — who had been relocated to the USSR after World War II under OKB-1.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × turbojet, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 26.74 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Soviet jet bomber prototype derived from German wartime research under Baade at OKB-1
- Swept wing and four-jet layout similar to early Western jet bombers
- Developed by German engineers relocated to the USSR after WWII
A sleek four-jet swept-wing medium bomber resembling early Western jet bombers of the period, with engines in paired underwing pods and a conventional tail.
Specifications
- The OKB-1 150 has a length of 26.74 m (88 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 24.1 m (79 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 970 km/h (603 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
First flown in 1952, the 150 was a four-jet swept-wing medium bomber that drew heavily on wartime German aeronautical expertise. It competed with Soviet-designed bombers but was not selected for production, and the German engineering team was repatriated to East Germany by 1953–54.
Variants
Only prototype examples were built; the design did not progress to production.
Where you'll see it
Never entered Soviet operational service; served only as a test vehicle.
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