Tupolev Model 88-1 prototype
Model 88-1 was the first flying development aircraft for the Tu-16 family. It made the type's first flight from Zhukovsky on 27 April 1952, beginning the test programme for the swept-wing jet aircraft that later served in bomber, reconnaissance, maritime, and support roles.
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- Aliases
- 88-1Tu-16 prototypeAircraft 88-1
- Name
- Tupolev Model 88-1 prototype
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Model 88-1 was the first flying development aircraft for the Tu-16 family. It made the type's first flight from Zhukovsky on 27 April 1952, beginning the test programme for the swept-wing jet aircraft that later served in bomber, reconnaissance, maritime, and support roles.
- First Flight Date
- 1952-04-27
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 7, 2026 at 02:21:56 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 7, 2026 at 02:21:56 UTC
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- Vehicle Code
- 88-1