Andrei Tupolev

Aerospace engineer, designed Tu-95 bomber

Andrei Tupolev - Aerospace engineer, designed Tu-95 bomber
Born

1888
137 years ago

Died

December 23rd, 1972
52 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Russia

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An aerospace engineer contributed significantly to Soviet aviation technology. Founded the Tupolev Design Bureau in 1925, leading the development of numerous aircraft designs. The Tu-95 became one of the most iconic strategic bombers of the Soviet Union, recognized for its distinctive turboprop engines and strategic capabilities. The design of the Tu-104 ushered in the jet age for commercial aviation in the USSR, being one of the world's first jet airliners. Under leadership, the bureau produced a variety of military and civilian aircraft that shaped Soviet air power.

Designed the Tupolev Tu-95 strategic bomber

Developed the Tupolev Tu-104, one of the first jet airliners

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