DVB-302, VM-23 by V.M.Myasichev

courtesy of Sergey Andreev;

T
he advanced variant of DBV-202. The plane was to be fitted with new engines. Nose cabin was redesigned in order to improve view for pilots. One more gun turret added. Wing span increased.
Project was cancelled because it was decided to copy Boeing B-29.
References:
  • "History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov, Vol.2 p.185-186;
  • Air Fleet Herald (Vestnik vozdushnogo Flota) 1-1997, pp.46-47
    Links
  • DBV-302 at 'Novik'
    		• Technical data
    Type DVB-302, VM-23
    Function Strategic bomber
    Year 1946
    Crew 9
    Engines 4*2300hp AM-46TK-2
    Wingspan 43.5m
    Empty Weight 23,100kg
    Loaded Weight 34,000kg
    Maximum Weight 45,000kg
    Power load 3.7/4.9kg/hp
    Speed at 0m -
    Speed at -
    Range, normal 1,700km
    Range, maximum 5,000km
    Ceiling 12,500m
    Armament
    Guns 12*20mm B-20
    Bombs max 16,000kg
    Modified February 03, 1998
    by Alexandre Savine
    and Sergey Andreev;    		 Back to
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