Tupolev Tu-82

The Tupolev Tu-82 was a 1940s Soviet experimental swept-wing bomber. It was the first Soviet jet bomber with swept wings.

Design and development
Similar to the earlier Tupolev Tu-14 the Tu-82 was designed to investigate the use of swept wings. Powered by two Klimov VK-1 engines the Tu-82 first flew in February 1949. It achieved a top speed of 934 km/h and a ceiling of 14,000 m. Tupolev planned a larger combat version as the Tu-86 but it was not built.