Tupolev Tu-28
The Tupolev Tu-28 (NATO reporting name Fiddler) was a long-range interceptor aircraft introduced by the Soviet Union in the 1960s. The official designation was Tu-128, but this designation was less commonly used in the West. It was the largest and heaviest fighter ever in service.
| Tu-28/Tu-128 | |
|---|---|
| Tu-128 at the Central Air Force Museum at Monino, Russia | |
| Role | Interceptor |
| Manufacturer | Voronezh Aircraft Production Association |
| Design group | Tupolev |
| First flight | 18 March 1961 |
| Introduction | 1964 (or 1966) |
| Retired | 1990 |
| Primary user | Soviet Air Defence Forces |
| Number built | 198 (including 10 trainers) |
| Developed from | Tupolev Tu-98 |
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