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During design period of the Tu-16 ('88')long range bomber
some alternative variants were considered. The '88/90' aircraft with AL-3
engine (in case of problems with AL-5) was a backup option, ensuring that
this bomber appears in time. Since AL-3 thrust was less than that one of
AL-5, it was desided that four AL-3 are to be mounted.
Some time later the variant with two TV-12 turbopros was initiated
by S.M.Yeger. Turboprop engines could allow to increase the range of the
bomber while little reduction of cruise speed.
But it was necessary to redesign main landing gear and wing central
section. This was foun unacceptable and the project was abandoned.
Predecessors |
Modifications |
'88' |
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References |
Links |
'Aviatsiya i kosmonautika' Vol.1, 1999, p46
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