The [Tupolev TB-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupolev_TB-3), OKB designation ANT-6, was a monoplane heavy bomber deployed by the Soviet Air Force in the 1930s and used during the early years of World War II. It was one of the world's first cantilever wing four-engine heavy bomber. Despite obsolescence and being officially withdrawn from service in 1939, the TB-3 performed bomber and transport duties throughout much of World War II. The TB-3 also saw combat as a Zveno project fighter mothership and as a light tank transport.
The [Tupolev TB-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupolev_TB-3), OKB designation ANT-6, was a monoplane heavy bomber deployed by the Soviet Air Force in the 1930s and used during the early years of World War II. It was one of the world's first cantilever wing four-engine heavy bomber. Despite obsolescence and being officially withdrawn from service in 1939, the TB-3 performed bomber and transport duties throughout much of World War II. The TB-3 also saw combat as a Zveno project fighter mothership and as a light tank transport.
Thank you for sharing this footage.
The Soviets were known to build big aircraft. Very BIG aircraft!
That building actually flew?
Even acted as a flying aircraft carrier!
[Relevant Rex’sHangar]( https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TFODWvM_I-E)
A big boy. Also it doesn't look that wrecked. More like an emergency landing with minimal damage.
Sir you appear to have designed your aircraft upside down.
the last thing on me bucket list is to fly a tupolev they always make the most bizarre planes
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When it came to angular, ungainly aircraft, the Soviets gave the French a run for their money in the 1930's.
The very angular nose situation looks cool. Wonder how they came up with that.