Aircraft Photo of 0 red | Tupolev Tu-128A | Soviet Union - Air Force | AirHistory.net #837079
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:0 red
Aircraft Original Type:Tupolev Tu-128
Aircraft Generic Type:Tupolev Tu-128
Aircraft Version:Tupolev Tu-128A
C/n (msn):0001
Operator Titles:Soviet Union - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Monino (closed)Map
Country:Russia
Airport Codes:None
Collection:Central Museum of the Air Force
 
Photo Date:21 July 2017
Photo by:Wim Sonneveld
Photo ID: 837079
Photo Comment

A prototype of the massive Tu-128 interceptor can be found in the museum at Monino. A total of 198 of these long-range aicraft were built, which is condisered the largest and heaviest fighter ever built. The type served from 1964 up until 1990. This particular example joined the collection on 2 February 1973.

This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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