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PolikarpovTB-2

Tactical / Medium Bombers · Russia · 1927
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PolikarpovTB-2

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
40
Range
35
Accuracy
25
Speed
20
Survivability
30
Versatility
45
Avionics
15
Reliability
50
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Russia
ManufacturerQ4502926
CategoryTactical / Medium Bombers
EraInterwar Period
In service1927–1930
Operators1 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
33
Tactical / Medium Bombers MASS Rating
73/132
Interwar Period
190/292
All-Time
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
40
Range
35
Accuracy
25
Speed
20
Survivability
30
Versatility
45
Avionics
15
Reliability
50
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
Polikarpov TB-2
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1927–1930
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
73
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
33
tactical / medium bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1930
  • Crew5
  • Primary RoleHeavy bomber prototype
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed216 km/h
  • Service Ceiling6,800 m
  • Ferry Range1,200 km
  • Takeoff Run210 m
◇Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
  • Length17.6 m
  • Wingspan27 m
  • Wing Area128
  • Empty Weight4,220 kg
  • Loaded Weight6,770 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built1
  • Variants0
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1930
  • Production Start1927
  • Production End1930
  • Operational StatusAbandoned
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1927Production started
  2. 1930Production ended
99
years in service
3
years in production
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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