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Tupolev TB-3
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The Tupolev TB-3 was a heavy bomber aircraft which was deployed by the Soviet Air Force in the 1930s and during World War II. It was the world's first cantilever wing four-engine heavy bomber. Despite obsolescence and being officially withdrawn from service in 1939, TB-3 performed bomber and transport duties through much of World War II. The TB-3 also saw combat as a Zveno project fighter mothership and as a light tank transport.
I have no idea why but this really reminds me of the WWI Gotha G.V
Some serious wingspan there.
This wing is so thick... On 100 km/h it's already going to air!
Such a big aircraft and the pilot are exposed.
Common for the era, still, a bit idiot.