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The Tu-2 was designed as a high speed daylight bomber and dive bomber, along the lines of the Ju-88. What resulted turned out to be one of the most outstanding aircraft of WW2. It was certainly fast, being equal to many single engine fighters, and was also extremely agile. It could also take heavy damage and still get home. These features made it very popular with it's crews. It remained in Soviet service until 1950, but continued in service in other countries for many years after that. The last 30 Chinese examples remained in service until 1982. Sadly, few of the 2,200 produced have survived (outside of China, at least). This example is on display in the original display hangar of the Russian Air Force Museum. Monino, Russia.

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Tupolev Tu-2S Bat [unmarked]

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Alan Wilson    wikidata:Q33132025
 
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Camera location55° 50′ 00.07″ N, 38° 11′ 12.18″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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