Tupolev ANT-37
Tupolev · Soviet Union · first flew 1935 · bomber
The Tupolev ANT-37 (DB-2) was a Soviet long-range twin-engine bomber of 1935, a large-span design optimised for range that also served as the basis for record-breaking long-distance flights.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Slender fuselage with very long wing span for the era |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Long-range twin-engine bomber with twin-fin tail
- Slender fuselage with very long wing span for the era
- Twin radial engines in smooth wing nacelles
Distinguished by its exceptionally long wingspan relative to fuselage length, twin radial nacelles set well out along the tapered wings, and the twin-fin tail characteristic of Tupolev long-range designs of the period.
Specifications
- The Tupolev ANT-37 has a length of 15 m (49 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 31 m (102 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 342 km/h (213 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
Developed as a long-range bomber, the ANT-37 featured a very wide wing to achieve the range required for deep strategic missions. A modified version designated 'Rodina' was used in 1938 by a female crew led by Valentina Grizodubova to set a women's long-distance record from Moscow to the Soviet Far East.
Variants
The DB-2 bomber and the record-modified 'Rodina' were the principal variants; neither entered large-scale production.
Where you'll see it
Very limited Soviet bomber service; the type is best remembered for the long-distance record flight.
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