Tupolev Tu-12
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The Tupolev Tu-12 (development designation Tu-77) was an experimental Soviet jet-powered medium bomber developed from the successful piston-engined Tupolev Tu-2 bomber after the end of World War II. It was designed as an interim aircraft to familiarize Tupolev and the Soviet Air Forces (VVS) with the issues involved with jet-engined bombers.
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Role | Five-seat medium bomber |
Manufacturer | Tupolev |
Designer | Andrei Tupolev |
First flight | 27 July 1947 |
Primary user | Soviet Air Force |
Number built | 5 + 1 prototype |
Developed from | Tupolev Tu-2 |
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