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Tupolev Tu-82
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TupolevTu-82

Tactical / Medium Bombers · Russia
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TupolevTu-82

⚙ Tupolev Tu-14 variant
Tupolev Tu-82
Tupolev Tu-82 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
40
Range
35
Accuracy
25
Speed
50
Survivability
30
Versatility
40
Avionics
20
Reliability
45
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Russia
CategoryTactical / Medium Bombers
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
36
Tactical / Medium Bombers MASS Rating
167/292
All-Time
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
40
Range
35
Accuracy
25
Speed
50
Survivability
30
Versatility
40
Avionics
20
Reliability
45
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
Tupolev Tu-82
Country
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
36
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 Flight1949
  • Crew3
  • Primary Rolelight bomber
  • Generationfirst-generation jet bomber
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine TypeKlimov VK-1
  • Engine ModelKlimov VK-1
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)26.5
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Top Speed934 km/h
  • Service Ceiling11,400 m
  • Ferry Range2,395 km
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length17.57 m
  • Wingspan17.81 m
  • Wing Area45
  • Empty Weight9,526 kg
  • Loaded Weight18,340 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight18,340 kg
◆Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational Statusexperimental, never entered service
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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