Tupolev Tu-91. Prototype Soviet armored naval attack aircraft

Tu-91 made its first flight on 2 November 1954. Crew: Two (Pilot and Observer) Length: m Wingspan: m Height: m Wing area: 47.5 m² Empty weight: 8,000 kg Max. takeoff weight: 14,400 kg Powerplant: 1 × Isotov TV2M turboprop, 5,709 kW Maximum speed: 800 km/h (flight-tested to speeds as fast as 760 km/h and altitudes as high as 6500m) Cruise speed: 250-300 km/h Range: 2,350 km Service ceiling: 11,000 m Armament Guns: 2 × 23mm NR-23 cannon with 100 rounds each in wing roots 2 × 23mm ) NR-23 cannon in a DK-15 remotely controlled tail barbette Bombs: up to 1,500 kg of bombs, rockets or a single torpedo music: X-COM UFO Enemy Unknown - GEOSCAPE 4 MUSIC - John Broomhall
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