Tupolev MTB-2
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Tupolev MTB-2 also known as ANT-44 was a four-engine flying boat designed in the Soviet Union in 1935.

Tupolev MTB-2, also known as ANT-44, was a four-engine flying boat designed in the Soviet Union in 1935.1

Made by Tupolev.

Jet Or Prop
prop
Length Alt
2242.82
Ferry Range Alt
167760.0
Power Alt
950 hp
Loaded Weight Main
19000.0
Max Speed Alt
13260.0
Type Of Prop
radial engines
Loading Main
131
Power/mass Main
149
Power/mass Alt
323.99999999999994
Max Speed Main
355.0
Ceiling Main
23294.0
Number Built
Two
Span Main
36.45 m
Area Main
144.7 m²
Primary user
Soviet Union
Span Alt
3644.9
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Engine(prop)
Tumansky M-87A
Manufacturer
Tupolev
Status
Retired
First Flight
19
Origin
Soviet Union
National Origin
Soviet Union
Loaded Weight Alt
41888.0
Power Main
709.0
Number Of Props
4
Empty Weight Alt
28660.0
Length Main
22.42 m
Area Alt
1557.5
Similar Aircraft
*Short Sunderland*Boeing 314
Empty Weight Main
13000.0
Ceiling Alt
7
100 m
Ferry Range Main
4500.0
Category
Seaplanes and flying boats
Soviet bomber aircraft 1930-1939
Tupolev aircraft
Loading Alt
27

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