Tupolev DB-1
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The Tupolev DB-1 was a Soviet long-range bomber developed in the 1930s. It was developed from the Tupolev ANT-25 distance record-breaking aircraft. Development was prolonged and it was recognized as obsolete by the time it was in production. Only eighteen were built and all were withdrawn from service in 1937.

The Tupolev DB-1 was a Soviet long-range bomber developed in the 1930s. It was developed from the Tupolev ANT-25 distance record-breaking aircraft.1

Made by Tupolev.

It is the successor of the Tupolev ANT-25 .

Jet Or Prop
prop
Predecessor
Tupolev ANT-25
Length Alt
43.96
Power Alt
820 hp
Range Main
4000.0
Loaded Weight Main
7806.0
Max Speed Alt
124.27 mph
Type Of Prop
liquid-cooled V-12
Max Speed Main
200
Developed From
Tupolev ANT-25
Bombs
up to ten FAB-100 bombs
Ceiling Main
3000 m
Number Built
18
Crew
3
Retired
1937
Span Main
34 m
Area Main
88.2 m2
Primary user
Soviet Air Forces
Span Alt
111.54
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Engine(prop)
Mikulin AM-34R
Manufacturer
Tupolev
First Flight
1934
Origin
Soviet Union
National Origin
Soviet Union
Loaded Weight Alt
17209.3
Power Main
611.5
Number Of Props
1
Guns
2
Length Main
13.4 m
Area Alt
949.376 sqft
Range Alt
2485.5 mi
Similar Aircraft
*Vickers Wellesley
Related
*Tupolev ANT-25
Ceiling Alt
9843.0
Category
Abandoned military aircraft projects of the Soviet Union
Soviet bomber aircraft 1930-1939
Tupolev aircraft

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