Tupolev

Soviet and Russian builders of bombers, airliners, and long-range aviation icons

Overview

AeroCorner features profiles for 12 Tupolev aircraft. This includes 4 Mid Size Passenger Jets, 3 Light Passenger Jets, 2 Military Aircraft, 1 Military Propellor Plane, 1 Fighter Jet, and 1 Passenger Turbo Prop. Each profile includes performance data, photo galleries, dimensions, and operational history.

Tupolev is one of Russia’s most influential aircraft design bureaus, known for creating long-range bombers, strategic reconnaissance aircraft, and durable airliners. Its engineers pioneered metal construction, swept wings, and high-speed performance throughout the Soviet era. From early jet transports to the Tu-160 strategic bomber, Tupolev’s designs have shaped Russian aviation for nearly a century.

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Tupolev Tu-154

Aircraft

Background

Tupolev is one of Russia’s most influential aircraft design bureaus, known for creating long-range bombers, strategic reconnaissance aircraft, and durable airliners. Its engineers pioneered metal construction, swept wings, and high-speed performance throughout the Soviet era. From early jet transports to the Tu-160 strategic bomber, Tupolev’s designs have shaped Russian aviation for nearly a century.