Tupolev TU-16: Versatile Cold War Bomber (Hardcover)

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 The book features many hitherto unpublished photos.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2017
Authors:	Yefim Gordon • Dmitriy Komissarov • Vladimir Rigmant
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 43mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	464
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-5418-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Air forces & warfare Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Military vehicles
LSN:	0-7643-5418-3
Barcode:	9780764354182

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