Tupolev Tu-4: The First Soviet Strategic Bomber

Tupolev Tu-4: The First Soviet Strategic Bomber
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- Tupolev Tu-4: The First Soviet Strategic Bomber Hardcover by Yefim Gordon Dmitriy Komissarov Schiffer Military History
After World War II, the Soviet Union and the USA, who had been allies in the war, started moving towards political and military confrontation. The Soviet Union urgently needed a strategic bomber capable of striking at the USA. Thus, the windfall of three battle-damaged B-29s forced to land in Soviet territory was most welcome. The Soviet Union kept them; a huge reverse-engineering effort ensued, resulting in a Soviet copy of the Superfortress (the Tu-4) and a major technology boost to the Soviet aircraft and avionics industries. From then on, the "Soviet Superfortress" evolved independently, some of the Tu-4 versions having no direct U.S. equivalent. These included the Tu-4K missile carrier, a wing-to-wing flight refueling tanker, and the Tu-4T transport. The Tu-4A was the first Soviet nuclear-capable bomber. Experimental versions included engine testbeds, a towed escort fighter program, and more. The book also describes the Tu-4â€™s production and service history (including service in Chinaâ€”the only nation besides the USSR to operate the type) and touches on the Tu-4â€™s transport derivatives, the Tu-70 airliner, and the Tu-75 military airlifter. The book is illustrated with many color side views and hitherto unpublished photographs.
Country USA
Brand SCHIFFER MILITARY
Manufacturer Schiffer Military History
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 520 colour & b/w photos
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780764347979
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	SCHIFFER MILITARY
Manufacturer	Schiffer Military History
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	520 colour & b/w photos
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780764347979
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Tupolev Tu-4: The First Soviet Strategic Bomber

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