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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,[2] but this designation was less commonly used in the West. It was the largest and heaviest fighter[nb 1] ever in service.[2][3]
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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[1] (or 1966[2]) |
Retired | 1990 |
Primary user | Soviet Air Defence Forces |
Number built | 198[1] (including 10 trainers) |
Developed from | Tupolev Tu-98 |
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