title: Tupolev Tu-82
text: # 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.
  
  ## Specifications (Tu-82)
  
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  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: three
  * Length: 17.57 m (57 ft 8 in)
  * Wingspan: 17.81 m (58 ft 5 in)
  * Wing area: 45 $m^2$ (484 sq ft)
  * Empty weight: 9,526 kg (21,000 lb)
  * Gross weight: 18,340 kg (40,430 lb)
  * Powerplant: 2 × Klimov VK-1 , 26.5 kN (5,955 lbf) thrust each
  
  Performance
  
  * Maximum speed: 934 km/h (579 mph, 503 kn)
  * Range: 2,395 km (1,493 mi, 1,297 nmi)
  * Service ceiling: 11,400 m (37,392 ft)
  