Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev · Soviet Union · first flew 1947 · fighter
The Tupolev Tu-1 was a prototype Soviet night fighter variant of the Tupolev Tu-2 medium bomber.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined mid-wing night fighter
- Two Mikulin AM-43V V-12 engines
- Crew of three
It had two Mikulin AM-43V V-12 liquid-cooled piston engines and a crew of three.
Specifications
- The Tupolev Tu-1 has a length of 13.6 m (45 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18.86 m (62 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 641 km/h (398 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew on 22 March 1947, after the end of the Second World War.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
It was cancelled when its experimental Mikulin AM-43V engines reached the end of their service life.
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