Tupolev ANT-29

Tupolev · Soviet Union · first flew 1935 · fighter

The Tupolev ANT-29 (DIP) was a Soviet twin-engine heavy fighter prototype designed around a large-calibre recoilless cannon, intended to destroy enemy bombers from a distance.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsMid-mounted, tapered
E — Engines2 × piston, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage13.2 m fuselage
T — TailConventional

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A twin-engine mid-wing monoplane with retractable undercarriage and a relatively bulky fuselage to accommodate the large cannon; less elegant than contemporary fighters due to its specialised armament.

Specifications

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History

Built in the mid-1930s as an experimental destroyer-interceptor, the ANT-29 represented Soviet interest in large-calibre airborne weapons. The aircraft flew but the concept was not pursued into production, as the recoilless cannon installation proved impractical for operational service.

Variants

Only a single prototype was completed; no production variants were authorised.

Where you'll see it

Never entered service, used only for evaluation of the cannon installation concept.

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