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Tupolev I-12

The Tupolev I-12 (Development name ANT-23) was a prototype Soviet fighter aircraft that never reached production.

The I-12 had a central nacelle with a pusher and a tractor engines, and very slender twin tail booms.

It was armed with two recoilless 76mm cannon, incorporated in the hollow tail booms!

Only a prototype was built.

Two 525hp Gnome-Rhone 9AK engines.

Development of 1931.

External links:

http://www.aviation.ru/Tu/#ANT-23

Last updated: 05-29-2005 23:04:17
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