BDD, V.F.Bolkhovitinov


In
March 1936 V.F.Bolkhovitinov came up with project of a long range heavy bomber (similar to the TB-7). Included come innovations such as hermetic cockpits for a crew.
Aircraft was included into year 1938 production plan, but never rolled out.
References:
  • "History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov, Vol.2 p.27
    		• Technical data
    Type BDD
    Function Heavy Bomber
    Year (1938)
    Crew ?
    Engines 4*1200hp M-34FRN
    Length 26.0m
    Wingspan 36.2m
    Wing area 180m2
    Loaded weight 20000-27000kg
    Wing load 111-150kg/m2
    Power load 5-6.7kg/hp
    Speed (0m) 350km/h
    Speed (4000m) 400km/h
    Speed (8000m) 460km/h
    Climb (5000m) 10.5min
    Climb (8000m) 17.4min
    Modified April 14, 1997
    by Alexandre Savine;    		 Back to
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