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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet jet bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]].
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The Tu-14T was developed as a competitor to the IL-28 bomber. The project resulted in the Tu-14T being used as a torpedo bomber with a similar design nature to that of the IL-28. However the Tu-14 proved inferior to the IL-28. It was capable of carrying more weight compared to its competitor but it was slower and less reliable. The Tu-14T was used as a maritime reconnaissance and torpedo bomber, the T in the name was added to signify its role of torpedo bomber. The low priority of maritime aircraft meant it was produced in low numbers, with 88 units built in the early '50s and it served as the Soviet Union's main torpedo bomber between 1961 and 1970.
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It was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The Tu-14T is larger and slower than the IL-28 but it compensates this with more variable loadouts for ground attack and better loadouts for naval strikes against enemy ships. The Tu-14T can be considered very similar to the IL-28 but its lack of ammo and no gunpods available to increase the firepower mean that it can't be used reliably as an interceptor. So, in order to survive it must climb to high altitudes like most bombers and use its turrets when possible to attack incoming interceptors. However it has the benefit of including an airbrake, which is essential for naval targeting and the launch process of torpedoes.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
 
{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
 
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The Tu-14T can be considered a slow and heavy jet like most bombers. However, even for its BR it is quite slow when compared to bombers like the B-57 Canberra or the IL-28. But it includes an airbrake, which is not present in all bombers and this is very important to lose altitude quickly without crashing or for naval targeting.
  
 
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
 
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 
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* 16 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (800 kg total)
 
* 16 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (800 kg total)
 
* 16 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (1,600 kg total)
 
* 16 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (1,600 kg total)
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* 1 x 3,000 kg FAB-3000M-46 bomb (3,000 kg total)
 
* 1 x 3,000 kg FAB-3000M-46 bomb (3,000 kg total)
 
* 1 x 450 mm 45-36MAN torpedo
 
* 1 x 450 mm 45-36MAN torpedo
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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Much like the IL-28, the Tu-14T can be used in a variety of roles, from a fast base bomber to ground attacker. However, because it is more sluggish than the IL-28 and has less ammo for its offensive guns, it is far less effective at being an impromptu fighter. Because of its slower speed compared to the IL-28, the Tu-14T will be more easily intercepted, requiring the player to rely more on its 23 mm turret to knock out or deter enemy planes.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Comparatively fast for its battle rating
 
 
* Fixed and turret guns of a large calibre
 
* Fixed and turret guns of a large calibre
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* Unlike most jet bombers, it has a defensive turret
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** Good firing angles for the turret
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** Turret has larger ammo capacity than the Il-28's
 
* Access to a torpedo
 
* Access to a torpedo
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* Relatively inexpensive to repair
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* Comparatively fast to contemporary jet bombers
 
* Comes with rocket boosters following a landing, these can be used to assist take-off or in the air for a burst of speed
 
* Comes with rocket boosters following a landing, these can be used to assist take-off or in the air for a burst of speed
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* Good firing angles for the turret
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* Access to airbrake
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* Effective airbrake
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* Gunner and pilot both have armour protection
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* Gunner and pilot both have protection
 
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* Unlike most jet bombers, it has a defensive turret
 
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Limited ammunition for offensive armament
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* No access to rockets
 
* Large silhouette
 
* Large silhouette
 
* Too large and heavy to dogfight
 
* Too large and heavy to dogfight
 
* Unable to outrun the majority of fighters in level flight
 
* Unable to outrun the majority of fighters in level flight
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* Limited ammunition
 
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* No rockets
 
 
* Can struggle to gain altitude or airspeed
 
* Can struggle to gain altitude or airspeed
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* Slower than its "cousins", the [[IL-28]] and the [[IL-28Sh]]
 
* Complicated MEC
 
* Complicated MEC
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* Slower than its "cousins", the [[IL-28]] and the [[IL-28Sh]]
 
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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=== Design and development ===
 
=== Design and development ===
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The Tu-14 was designed as a light bomber to compete against the IL-28. Initially designated the Tu-81, it was the culmination of several Tupolev bomber projects, including the Tu-72, -73, -74, -78 and -79. Originally designed as a trijet, it reverted to a twin-engine design after the improved Klimov RD-45/VK1 engine became available. The aircraft featured a conventional straight wing with the two engines slung on nacelles, with a large, spacious bomb bay located in the centre of the main fuselage. Armament consisted of a pair of forward-firing 23 mm cannons, with another pair located in the rear 'stinger' turret position, as well as 3,000 kilograms of bombs or torpedoes.<ref name=":1">Aviastar. (n.d.)</ref> The aircraft was piloted by a crew of three; a pilot, bombardier and tail gunner. The aircraft could reach a top speed of 845 km/h, and had a range of 3,010 km.<ref name=":0" />
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The Tu-14 was designed as a light bomber to compete against the IL-28. Initially designated the Tu-81, it was the culmination of several Tupolev bomber projects, including the Tu-72, -73, -74, -78 and -79. Originally designed as a trijet, it reverted to a twin-engine design after the improved Klimov RD-45/VK1 engine became available. The aircraft featured a conventional straight wing with the two engines slung on nacelles, with a large, spacious bomb bay located in the centre of the main fuselage. Armament consisted of a pair of forward-firing 23 mm cannons, with another pair located in the rear 'stinger' turret position, as well as 3,000 kg of bombs or torpedoes.<ref name=":1">Aviastar. (n.d.)</ref> The aircraft was piloted by a crew of three; a pilot, bombardier and tail gunner. The aircraft could reach a top speed of 845 km/h, and had a range of 3,010 km.<ref name=":0" />
  
 
The first Tu-14 prototype was completed in 1948 and was test-flown in 1949. It had a slightly greater range than the IL-28, but failed to generate sufficient interest within the higher ranks of the Russian Military Command. As a result, the Ilyushin aircraft was chosen to become the principal Soviet jet-powered light bomber, and the Tu-14 was instead ordered as a torpedo-bomber and maritime patrol aircraft.<ref name=":1" />
 
The first Tu-14 prototype was completed in 1948 and was test-flown in 1949. It had a slightly greater range than the IL-28, but failed to generate sufficient interest within the higher ranks of the Russian Military Command. As a result, the Ilyushin aircraft was chosen to become the principal Soviet jet-powered light bomber, and the Tu-14 was instead ordered as a torpedo-bomber and maritime patrol aircraft.<ref name=":1" />
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== See also ==
 
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=== References ===
 
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* Aguilera, R. (1997). Tu-14 'Bosun'. Retrieved November 23, 2020, from <nowiki>http://www.theworldwars.net/weapons/entry.php?b=air</nowiki>
 
* Aguilera, R. (1997). Tu-14 'Bosun'. Retrieved November 23, 2020, from <nowiki>http://www.theworldwars.net/weapons/entry.php?b=air</nowiki>

Latest revision as of 22:45, 27 March 2024

Tu-14T
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GarageImage Tu-14T.jpg
Tu-14T
USSR flag.png USSR
V Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
8.0 8.0 8.0
Class:
Research:120 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:340 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The Tu-14T was developed as a competitor to the IL-28 bomber. The project resulted in the Tu-14T being used as a torpedo bomber with a similar design nature to that of the IL-28. However the Tu-14 proved inferior to the IL-28. It was capable of carrying more weight compared to its competitor but it was slower and less reliable. The Tu-14T was used as a maritime reconnaissance and torpedo bomber, the T in the name was added to signify its role of torpedo bomber. The low priority of maritime aircraft meant it was produced in low numbers, with 88 units built in the early '50s and it served as the Soviet Union's main torpedo bomber between 1961 and 1970.

It was introduced in Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai". The Tu-14T is larger and slower than the IL-28 but it compensates this with more variable loadouts for ground attack and better loadouts for naval strikes against enemy ships. The Tu-14T can be considered very similar to the IL-28 but its lack of ammo and no gunpods available to increase the firepower mean that it can't be used reliably as an interceptor. So, in order to survive it must climb to high altitudes like most bombers and use its turrets when possible to attack incoming interceptors. However it has the benefit of including an airbrake, which is essential for naval targeting and the launch process of torpedoes.

General info

Flight performance

Air brakes
Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps
Drogue parachute
Reduces braking distance when landing on any runway
Max speed
at 5 500 m856 km/h
Turn time51 s
Max altitude10 500 m
Engine2 х Klimov VK-1
TypeJet
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight25 t

The Tu-14T can be considered a slow and heavy jet like most bombers. However, even for its BR it is quite slow when compared to bombers like the B-57 Canberra or the IL-28. But it includes an airbrake, which is not present in all bombers and this is very important to lose altitude quickly without crashing or for naval targeting.

Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 5,500 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 817 807 10500 52.4 53.4 11.6 11.4 1,500
Upgraded 901 856 49.7 51.0 18.7 15.0

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ X ✓
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
892 420 580 554 420 ~7 ~3
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 500 < 600 < 600 -

Engine performance

Engine Aircraft mass
Engine name Number Basic mass Wing loading (full fuel, no boosters)
Klimov VK-1 2 13,951 kg 326 kg/m2
Engine characteristics Mass with fuel (no weapons load, no boosters) Max Takeoff
Weight
Weight (each) Type 28m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 60m fuel 94m fuel
892 kg Centrifugal-flow turbojet 16,351 kg 16,495 kg 17,766 kg 19,038 kg 21,951 kg 25,140 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%, no boosters)
Condition 100% WEP 28m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 60m fuel 94m fuel MTOW
Stationary 2,678 kgf N/A 0.33 0.32 0.30 0.28 0.24 0.21
Optimal 2,678 kgf
(0 km/h) 		N/A 0.33 0.32 0.30 0.28 0.24 0.21
Booster (Solid fuel rocket) Aircraft mass
Number Booster
weight (each) 		Fuel
weight (each) 		Burn
time 		Can be
shutdown		 Jettisoned
after use 		Mass with full booster fuel (no weapons load)
28m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 60m fuel 94m fuel
4 50 kg 190 kg 13s No Yes 17,311 kg 17,455 kg 18,726 kg 19,998 kg 22,911 kg
Condition Maximum booster
thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) 		Combined engine
& booster thrust @ 0 m 		Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100% with booster)
28m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 60m fuel 94m fuel
Stationary 1,682 kgf 12,084 kgf 0.70 0.69 0.65 0.60 0.53
Optimal 1,682 kgf
(any speed) 		12,084 kgf
(0kph) 		0.70 0.69 0.65 0.60 0.53

Survivability and armour

Crew3 people
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear420 km/h
  • 9 mm Steel plate between the nose and the pilot
  • 16 mm Steel Plate behind the pilot
  • 25 mm Steel plate in front of the tail gunner weapon
  • 105 mm Bulletproof glass in front of the tail gunner

All fuel tanks are self-sealing.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB3 162 → 4 338 Sl icon.png
RB10 957 → 15 033 Sl icon.png
SB16 520 → 22 665 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications102 000 Rp icon.png
161 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost2 200 Ge icon.png
Crew training98 000 Sl icon.png
Experts340 000 Sl icon.png
Aces1 800 Ge icon.png
Research Aces780 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
100 / 310 / 600 % Sl icon.png
202 / 202 / 202 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
6 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
6 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
7 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
6 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
6 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
8 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
13 000 Sl icon.png
400 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Research:
8 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
13 000 Sl icon.png
400 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
ns23_belt_pack
Research:
6 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
ns23_new_gun
Research:
7 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon torpedo.png
Der4-47BMT
Research:
7 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
nr23_turret_belt_pack
Research:
6 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
KD3-281
Research:
6 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
nr23_turret_new_gun
Research:
8 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
13 000 Sl icon.png
400 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
KD4-181
Research:
8 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
13 000 Sl icon.png
400 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 12 x 23 mm NR-23 cannon
Ammunition170 rounds
Fire rate900 shots/min
Main article: NR-23 (23 mm)

The Tu-14T is armed with:

  • 2 x 23 mm NR-23 cannons, chin-mounted (85 rpg = 170 total)

Suspended armament

List of setups (8)
Setup 116 x 50 kg FAB-50sv (forged) bomb
Setup 216 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bomb
Setup 312 x 250 kg FAB-250M-46 bomb
Setup 46 x 500 kg FAB-500M-46 bomb
Setup 51 x 1000 kg FAB-1000M-43 bomb
Setup 62 x 1500 kg FAB-1500M-46 bomb
Setup 71 x 3000 kg FAB-3000M-46 bomb
Setup 81 x 450 mm 45-36MAN torpedo
Main articles: FAB-50sv (50 kg), FAB-100M-43 (100 kg), FAB-250M-46 (250 kg), FAB-500M-46 (500 kg), FAB-1000M-43 (1,000 kg)
Main articles: FAB-1500M-46 (1,500 kg), FAB-3000M-46 (3,000 kg), 45-36MAN (450 mm)

The Tu-14T can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 16 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (800 kg total)
  • 16 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (1,600 kg total)
  • 12 x 250 kg FAB-250M-46 bombs (3,000 kg total)
  • 6 x 500 kg FAB-500M-46 bombs (3,000 kg total)
  • 1 x 1,000 kg FAB-1000M-43 bomb (1,000 kg total)
  • 2 x 1,500 kg FAB-1500M-46 bombs (3,000 kg total)
  • 1 x 3,000 kg FAB-3000M-46 bomb (3,000 kg total)
  • 1 x 450 mm 45-36MAN torpedo

Defensive armament

Turret2 x 23 mm NR-23 cannon
Ammunition700 rounds
Fire rate900 shots/min
Main article: NR-23 (23 mm)

The Tu-14T is defended by:

  • 2 x 23 mm NR-23 cannons, tail turret (350 rpg = 700 total)

Usage in battles

Much like the IL-28, the Tu-14T can be used in a variety of roles, from a fast base bomber to ground attacker. However, because it is more sluggish than the IL-28 and has less ammo for its offensive guns, it is far less effective at being an impromptu fighter. Because of its slower speed compared to the IL-28, the Tu-14T will be more easily intercepted, requiring the player to rely more on its 23 mm turret to knock out or deter enemy planes.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Fixed and turret guns of a large calibre
  • Unlike most jet bombers, it has a defensive turret
    • Good firing angles for the turret
    • Turret has larger ammo capacity than the Il-28's
  • Access to a torpedo
  • Comparatively fast to contemporary jet bombers
  • Comes with rocket boosters following a landing, these can be used to assist take-off or in the air for a burst of speed
  • Access to airbrake
  • Gunner and pilot both have armour protection

Cons:

  • Limited ammunition for offensive armament
  • No access to rockets
  • Large silhouette
  • Too large and heavy to dogfight
  • Unable to outrun the majority of fighters in level flight
  • Can struggle to gain altitude or airspeed
  • Slower than its "cousins", the IL-28 and the IL-28Sh
  • Complicated MEC

History

The Tu-14 'Bosun' was a Soviet jet-powered torpedo bomber, built in small numbers in the early 1950s. Initially designed as a competitor to the Ilyushin IL-28 'Beagle', the Tu-14 failed to generate sufficient interest and was thereafter redesigned as a torpedo bomber. Due to the low priority of naval aircraft in the Soviet military command, only small numbers of Tu-14s were built. The Tu-14 served as the primary Soviet land-based torpedo bomber until 1961, and served secondary duties until 1970.[1] Only 88 aircraft were built.[1]

Tu-14T aircraft in the 1950s.

Design and development

The Tu-14 was designed as a light bomber to compete against the IL-28. Initially designated the Tu-81, it was the culmination of several Tupolev bomber projects, including the Tu-72, -73, -74, -78 and -79. Originally designed as a trijet, it reverted to a twin-engine design after the improved Klimov RD-45/VK1 engine became available. The aircraft featured a conventional straight wing with the two engines slung on nacelles, with a large, spacious bomb bay located in the centre of the main fuselage. Armament consisted of a pair of forward-firing 23 mm cannons, with another pair located in the rear 'stinger' turret position, as well as 3,000 kg of bombs or torpedoes.[2] The aircraft was piloted by a crew of three; a pilot, bombardier and tail gunner. The aircraft could reach a top speed of 845 km/h, and had a range of 3,010 km.[1]

The first Tu-14 prototype was completed in 1948 and was test-flown in 1949. It had a slightly greater range than the IL-28, but failed to generate sufficient interest within the higher ranks of the Russian Military Command. As a result, the Ilyushin aircraft was chosen to become the principal Soviet jet-powered light bomber, and the Tu-14 was instead ordered as a torpedo-bomber and maritime patrol aircraft.[2]

Operational History

The Tu-14 started entering service in 1951, as a maritime reconnaissance aircraft and torpedo-bomber. However, due to the lower priority of naval aircraft, only small numbers of Tu-14s were built. The Tu-14 was redesignated the Tu-14T in production models to signify its role as a torpedo bomber.[1] A reconnaissance version of the aircraft was initially designed as well, with designation Tu-14R, but was never ordered.[1] In total, 88 Tu-14 aircraft were produced for the Soviet Naval air force, replacing the Tu-2T torpedo bomber. The Tu-14 stayed in frontline service until 1961, and was subsequently relegated to secondary duties. It continued to serve in secondary duties until 1970.[1][2]

Media

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See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
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External links

References

Citations
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Aguilera, R. (1997)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Aviastar. (n.d.)
Bibliography
  • Aguilera, R. (1997). Tu-14 'Bosun'. Retrieved November 23, 2020, from http://www.theworldwars.net/weapons/entry.php?b=air
  • Aviastar. (n.d.). Tupolev Tu-14 (Tu-81). Retrieved November 23, 2020, from http://www.aviastar.org/air/russia/tu-14.php


Tupolev Design Bureau (Ту́полев Опытное конструкторское бюро)
Bombers  TB-3M-17-32 · SB 2M-100 · SB 2M-103 MV-3 · SB 2M-103 · SB 2M-103U · SB 2M-103U MV-3 · SB 2M-105
  Tu-2 · Tu-2S · Tu-2S-44 · Tu-2S-59 · Tu-4
Arkhangelsky Bomber  Ar-2*
Strike Aircraft  Tu-1
Jet Bomber  Tu-14T
Export  ␗SB 2M-103U · ␗Tu-2S-44 · ␗Tu-4
  ◔Tu-2S-59
  * While Andrei Tupolev was imprisoned, Alexander Arkhangelsky, second in command at Tupolev OKB was able to append his name to the final production series of the SB bomber.

USSR jet aircraft
Bereznyak-Isayev  BI
Yakovlev  Yak-15 · Yak-15P · Yak-17 · Yak-23 · Yak-28B · Yak-30D · Yak-38 · Yak-38M · Yak-141
Mikoyan-Gurevich  MiG-9 · MiG-9 (l) · MiG-15 · MiG-15bis · MiG-15bis ISh · MiG-17 · MiG-17AS · MiG-19PT
  MiG-21F-13 · MiG-21PFM · MiG-21S (R-13-300) · MiG-21SMT · MiG-21bis
  MiG-23M · MiG-23ML · MiG-23MLD · MiG-27M · MiG-27K
  MiG-29 · MiG-29SMT
Lavochkin  La-174 · La-15 · La-200
Sukhoi  Su-9 · Su-11
  Su-7B · Su-7BKL · Su-7BMK · Su-17M2 · Su-17M4 · Su-22M3
  Su-24M
  Su-25 · Su-25BM · Su-25K · Su-25T · Su-25SM3 · Su-39
  Su-27 · Su-27SM
  Su-34
Ilyushin  IL-28 · IL-28Sh
Tupolev  Tu-14T

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