Tupolev Tu-16: Versatile Cold War Bomber, Hardcover
de: Yefim Gordon
Publicat de: Schiffer Publishing
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Developed to meet a Soviet Ministry of Defense requirement for a fast bomber that would counter the threat posed by NATO, the Tu-16 was a ground-breaking project. It was the first Soviet medium bomber to feature swept wings, and it was built around a pair of turbojets that were the world's most powerful jet engines at the time. First flown in 1952, the Tu-16 filled such roles as nuclear bomb delivery, missile strike, reconnaissance, and Electronic Counter Measures. It also served as the basis for the first Soviet jet airliner, the Tu-104. Nearly 1,500 were built for the Soviet Air Force and the Soviet Navy, and the Tu-16 showed remarkable longevity, the final examples being retired in 1993. The type saw quite a bit of combat--from the Six-Days War of 1967 to the Afghan War. The Tu-16 was also produced in China and remains in Chinese service to this day. All known versions are described, as is the Tu-16's operational career. The book features many hitherto unpublished photos.
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Anul | 2017 |
Autor | Yefim Gordon |
Cod de bare | 9780764354182 |
Editura | Schiffer Publishing |
Dimensiuni | 28.7 x 22.61 x 4.06 |
ISBN | 0764354183 |
Limba | Engleza |
Pagini | 464 |
Format | Cartonata |
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