Tupolev G.1 (TB.1)

An angular monoplane, of all-metal construction with corrugated skinning. The TB-1 was similar to the German Junkers designs, and very modern for its time. In 1929, one made a flight from Moscow eastward to New York. The TB-1 was the backbone of the Russian bomber force for many years. 212 were built, 66 in the TB-1P torpedo-bomber version. After they were obsolete, they were converted to G-1 transport aircraft.


	Classic Combat Aircraft \| home Tupolev G.1 (TB.1) An angular monoplane, of all-metal construction with corrugated skinning. The TB-1 was similar to the German Junkers designs, and very modern for its time. In 1929, one made a flight from Moscow eastward to New York. The TB-1 was the backbone of the Russian bomber force for many years. 212 were built, 66 in the TB-1P torpedo-bomber version. After they were obsolete, they were converted to G-1 transport aircraft. Crew: 6 Engines: 2 - 680hp M-17 Wing Span: 28.70m Length: 18.01m Empty Weight: 4520kg Max.Weight: 6810kg Speed: 207km/h Range: 1000km *Armament: 6mg7.62mm 1000kg**