Tupolev Tu-125
| Tu-125 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Supersonicmedium bomber |
| National origin | USSR |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
TheTupolev Tu-125was an unrealized project to develop a new long-range supersonic bomber for theSoviet Air Force.[1][better source needed]Development commenced in 1958 to replace the newestTu-22.The "Tu-125" designation was an internal one used by theTupolevdesign bureau. Since the aircraft was never built, it never received a military designation.[2]
Acanarddesign was chosen for the aircraft, featuring adeltaplanform for the wing and stabilizer. Two turbojets (Kuznetsov NK-6orNK-10(230–240 kN)) were to be installed in nacelles under the wings. A four-turbojet version, powered byTumansky R-15B-300s in two nacelles also was considered. The fuselage and wings made from titanium and aluminium alloys.[2]
In September1962,the Soviet Air Force rejected the project and it was stopped. No aircraft were built.[2]
Specifications (Tu-125 Tumansky engines – estimated)
[edit]General characteristics
- Length:41.40 m (135 ft 10 in)
- Wingspan:22.20 m (72 ft 10 in)
- Height:9.55 m (31 ft 4 in)
- Wing area:226.0 m2(2,433 sq ft)
- Gross weight:110,000 kg (242,508 lb)
- Powerplant:4 ×Tumansky R-15B-300,110 kN (25,000 lbf) thrust each
Performance
- Maximum speed:3,500 km/h (2,200 mph, 1,900 kn)
- Range:7,000 km (4,300 mi, 3,800 nmi)
- Service ceiling:25,000 m (82,000 ft)
- Wing loading:487 kg/m2(100 lb/sq ft)
- Thrust/weight:0.4076
Armament
- Missiles:1 ×Raduga Kh-22nuclear missile
See also
[edit]Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Notes
[edit]- ^"Tu-125 Medium Bomber".
- ^abcButtler, Tony; Yefim Gordon (2004).Soviet Secret Projects – Bombers Since 1945.Hinkley: Midland publishing. pp. 132–134.ISBN1-85780-194-6.
References
[edit]- Buttler, Tony; Yefim Gordon (2004).Soviet Secret Projects – Bombers Since 1945.Hinkley: Midland publishing. pp. 132–134.ISBN1-85780-194-6.
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