Tupolev Tu-125

Tu-125
Role Supersonic bomber
National origin USSR
Manufacturer Tupolev OKB






The Tupolev Tu-125 was an unrealized project to develop a new long-range supersonic bomber for the Soviet Air Force. Development commenced in 1958 to replace the newest Tu-22. The "Tu-125" designation was an internal one used by the Tupolev design bureau. Since the aircraft was never built, it never received a military designation.[1]

A canard design was chosen for the aircraft, featuring a delta planform for the wing and stabilizer. Two turbojets (Kuznetsov NK-6 or NK-10 (230–240 kN)) were to be installed in nacelles under the wings. A four-turbojet version, powered by Tumansky R-15B-300s in two nacelles also was considered. The fuselage and wings made from titanium and aluminium alloys.[1]

In September 1962, the Soviet Air Force rejected the project and it was stopped. No aircraft were built.[1]

Specifications (Tu-125 Tumansky engines – estimated)

General characteristics

Performance

Armament

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

XB-70 Valkyrie

Sukhoi T-4

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 Buttler, Tony; Yefim Gordon (2004). Soviet Secret Projects – Bombers Since 1945. Hinkley: Midland publishing. pp. 132–134. ISBN 1-85780-194-6.

References

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  • Buttler, Tony; Yefim Gordon (2004). Soviet Secret Projects – Bombers Since 1945. Hinkley: Midland publishing. pp. 132–134. ISBN 1-85780-194-6. 
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