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The origins of the design bureau that was to bear his name can be traced back to the appointment of Andrey Nikolayevich Tupolev as head of the TsAGI's Aviation Department in 1918. Over the years, nearly 300 projects have evolved within the OKB. Nearly 90 reached the prototype construction stage, with more than 40 types put into series production.
This book chronicles the history and achievements of the OKB Tupolev, a pivotal Soviet aircraft design bureau. It details the bureau's origins in 1918 with Andrey Nikolayevich Tupolev's leadership at TsAGI, tracing the evolution of nearly 300 projects, over 90 of which reached prototype stage, and more than 40 types entering series production. The work likely draws on extensive archival research and technical documentation to present a comprehensive overview of Tupolev's contributions to aviation.
This comprehensive history of the OKB Tupolev is likely to be of significant interest to aviation historians, aerospace engineers, and enthusiasts of Soviet-era military and civilian aircraft. The detailed accounts of projects and production numbers suggest a rigorous, fact-based approach. The book's focus on the design bureau's output indicates it serves as a valuable reference for understanding the evolution of Russian aviation technology.
Page Count:
360
Publication Date:
2006-01-01
ISBN-10:
1857802144
ISBN-13:
9781857802146
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