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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 | |
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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 |
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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. It was added on 16 August 2025, and has since been viewed 127 times. |