Tu-28P, Tu-128 ('Fiddler') by A.N.Tupolev

(37k) at the Monino AF Museum, photo by Paul Nann
T
he Tu-28 (bureau designation Tu-128) is a development of the Tu-98 bomber. It is probably the largest fighter ever built, and armed with outsized missiles.
Around 200 were built, to patrol to vast areas of Siberia, which are not protected by a SAM screen.
Retired in 1992.
from US Navy Photos (50k), once found at Roy Cochrun's Russian Aircraft Page
Prototype(s)/Precursor(s) :
  • Tu-98 - jet bomber;
  • Tu-102 - prototype designation ;

    At the Monino AF Museum near Moscow; Photo by John Sloan (JohnS426@aol.com);
    More links...
  • Tu-28 at Virtual Aircraft Museum
  • Tu-128, Tupolev 'Fiddler'
  • Tu-28P, Tupolev 'Fiddler'
  • Tu-22M Backfire-B
    		• Technical data
    Type Tu-28P
    Function fighter
    Year 1961
    Crew 2
    Engines 2*11000kg Lyulka AL-21F
    Wing Span 17.50m
    Length 30.00m
    Height
    Wing Area
    Empty Weight
    Maximum Weight 36000kg
    Speed 1900km/h
    Ceiling 18300m
    Range 3200km
    Armament
    Modified January 25, 1996
    by Alexandre Savine;    		 Back to
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