World War II. The TB-3 also saw combat as a Zveno project fighter mothership and as a light tank transport.

Development

In 1925, the Soviet Air Force approached TsAGI with a requirement for a heavy bomber with total engine output of 2000 PS and either wheeled or float landing gear. Tupolev OKB started design work in 1926 with the government operational requirements

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