Tupolev TB-3 (M-17) obr. 1932g.

Overview

Tupolev TB-3 (M-17)obr. 1932g.
Overview
Role	Heavy Bomber
Place of Origin	Soviet Union
Designed by	Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute
Designer	Andrei Tupolev
Manufacturer(s)	Voronezh Aircraft Production Association
First Flight	4 January, 1932
Other Specifications
Crew	8-10
Dimensions & Construction
Powerplant & Parts
Powerplant	4 x Mikulin M-17 V-12, ?-cooled Gasoline 689.3HP @ ? rpm engine
Performance
Operational Range	2,000 km (1,240 mi)

The Tupolev TB-3 was a four-engined heavy bomber designed in the Soviet Union in the 1930s based on the design of the older Tupolev TB-1. This page is devoted to the variants, follow the links in the bellow section for specific details of specific variants.

Variants

Tupolev TB-3 (V-150)

Initial prototype using Curtiss Conqueror engines.

Tupolev TB-3 (BMW IV)

Pre-production prototype.

Tupolev TB-3 (M-17) Model 1932

First production version.

Tupolev TB-3 (M-17) Model 1933

Second production version.

Tupolev TB-3 (M-17F)

Version with improved engines.

Tupolev TB-3 (M-17F) (experimental)

Single aircraft modified with removal of turrets and bomb racks and streamlined airframe.

Tupolev TB-3 (M-34)

Production version with more powerful engines.

Tupolev TB-3 (M-34R)

Improved version with upgraded engines and additional turret.

Tupolev TB-3 (M-34R) (experimental)

Single TB-3 4M-34R modified with streamlining fabric demonstrating significant improvements.

Tupolev TB-3 (AM-34RD)

A series of long-range demonstration aircraft with streamlined fuselages and wheel brakes.

Tupolev TB-3 (AM-34RN)

High-altitude version with more powerful engines and significant improvements in structure and firepower.

Tupolev TB-3 (AM-34FRN)

Version with still further improved engines and further aerodynamic improvements.

Tupolev TB-3 (AM-34FRNV)

Alternative version to TB-3 4AM-34FRN.

Tupolev TB-3D

Unbuilt proposal to use Charomsky AN-1 diesel engines.

Tupolev TB-4

Experimental bomber successor to TB-3.

Tupolev G-2

Civilian designation for decommissioned TB-3 aircraft serving with Aeroflot.

Tupolev ANT-6 (M-34R) "Aviaarktika"

Single TB-3 modified for arctic expedition.

Russian Aircraft of WWII - Biplanes
Propeller Propulsion
Fighters	Fighter	[[]]
	Fighter/Bombers	[[]]
	Naval Fighters	[[]]
Bombers	Dive Bombers	[[]]
	Torpedo Bombers	[[]]
Utility	Gliders	[[]]
	Reconnaissance	[[]]
	Sport	[[]]
	Trainers	[[]]
	Utility	[[]]
	Unknown Role	[[]]

Russian Aircraft of WWII - Monoplanes
Propeller Propulsion
Fighters	Fighters	I-26 • I-200 • ITP • Izdeliye-61 • LaGG-1 • LaGG-3 (4 • 7 • 8 • 11 • 23 • 29 • 34 • 35 • 66) • La-5 • La-7 • MiG-1 • MiG-3 • MiG-7 • UT-1 (B • E) • Yak-1 (M) • Yak-3 (K • VK-107A • VK-108) • Yak-7 (37 • A • B • D • DI • M-82) • Yak-9 (D • DD • K • M • M-106 • M PVO • S • T • TD • TK)
	Heavy Fighters	I-29
	Interceptors	I-28 • Yak-9PD
	Night Fighters	[[]]
Ground Attack	Dive Bombers	BPB-22
	Ground Attackers	Yak-2KABB
Bombers	Light Bombers	NBB • Ya-22 • Yak-2 • Yak-4 • Yak-9B
	Medium Bombers	[[]]
	Heavy Bombers	[[]]
	Long-Range Bombers	[[]]
	Maritime Bombers	[[]]
	Torpedo Bombers	[[]]
Utility	Gliders	[[]]
	Medical	[[]]
	Meteorological	[[]]
	Reconnaissance	R-12 • Yak-2 • Yak-9R
	Sport	[[]]
	Trainers	La-5UTI • La-7UTI • Yak-5 • Yakovlev Yak-7 (UTI • V)
	Transport	Yak-6 (M) • Yak-7K
	Utility	Yak-8 • Yak-10 • Yak-12 • Yak-13
	Unknown Role	[[]]
Jet Propulsion
Fighters	Fighters	La-7 PVRD • La-138 • Yak-7PVRD • Yak-7R
	Interceptors	[[]]
	Night Fighters	[[]]
Ground Attack	Dive Bombers	[[]]
	Ground Attackers	[[]]
Bombers	Light Bombers	[[]]
	Medium Bombers	[[]]
	Long-Range Bombers	[[]]
Utility	Gliders	[[]]
	Guided Missiles	[[]]
	Reconnaissance	[[]]
	Trainers	[[]]
	Unknown Role	[[]]
Rocket Propulsion
Fighters	Fighters	La-7R
	Interceptors	[[]]
	Parasite Fighters	[[]]
Bombers	Long-Range Bombers	[[]]
Utility	Gliders	[[]]
	Unknown Role	[[]]