Tupolev MTB-1
| Company type | Military aircraft |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Predecessor | Chyetverikov MDR-3 |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Products | Patrol flying boats |
The Tupolev MTB-1, initially designated as the MDR-4 and internally referred to by Tupolev as the ANT-27, was a Soviet patrol flying boat developed during the mid-1930s. It served as an improved iteration of the unsuccessful Chyetverikov MDR-3. While preserving the MDR-3’s hull design, the aircraft incorporated a newly engineered full cantilever wing, redesigned tail assembly, and a novel engine setup consisting of two tractor engines and one pusher engine. Testing commenced in March 1934; however, the prototype was lost during a takeoff attempt.
A subsequent prototype was assembled in the following year and rebranded as the MTB-1 to denote its intended torpedo delivery function. Although its trial performance was subpar, urgent operational demand within the Soviet Navy led to its acceptance for production prior to completing flight evaluations. Despite encountering initial structural issues, a total of 15 units were manufactured and operated by the Navy for several years, remaining active until 1942.
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Bibliography
- Gordon, Yefim & Rigamant, Vladimir (2005). OKB Tupolev: A History of the Design Bureau and its Aircraft. Hinckley, England: Midland Publishing. ISBN 1-85780-214-4.
- Gunston, Bill (1995a). The Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875–1995. London: Osprey. ISBN 1-85532-405-9.
- Gunston, Bill (1995b). Tupolev Aircraft since 1922. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-882-8.
Further reading
- Shavrov, V. B. (1985). История конструкций самолетов в СССР (in Russian). Vol. 1. Moscow: Машиностроение.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
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