OKB-1 EF 131
OKB-1 / Junkers · Soviet Union · first flew 1947 · bomber
The EF 131 was a swept-wing jet bomber developed in the Soviet Union by German Junkers engineers captured after World War II, working at OKB-1 under Soviet supervision. It represented the direct continuation of advanced German wartime bomber research under Soviet auspices.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × turbojet, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 20.47 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Post-war Soviet jet bomber built by captured Junkers engineers
- Continuation of Junkers EF 132 design with swept wing
- All-jet development from wartime German bomber research
A large, smooth-lined swept-wing jet bomber with four engines buried in the wing roots, giving a very clean external appearance similar to the later Tu-16 in layout philosophy.
Specifications
- The OKB-1 EF 131 has a length of 20.47 m (67 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 19.4 m (64 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 860 km/h (534 mph).
- Typical crew: 5.
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History
Based on the wartime Junkers EF 132 design, the EF 131 was completed and flown in the Soviet Union in 1947. Though it demonstrated creditable performance, it was not ordered into production as Soviet domestic designs and the reverse-engineered Tu-4 met more pressing needs.
Variants
A single prototype was completed; a related EF 132 design remained unbuilt.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service; evaluated only as a research prototype within the Soviet aviation establishment.
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