The Tupolev TB-3 (development name ANT-6) was a Soviet bomber aircraft.

Angular mid-wing monoplane with fixed landing gear. A four-engined development of the TB-1. Frequently used designation TB-3-AM-34RN corresponds to TB-3 with modified Mikulin AM-34RN engines. For some time, the USSR had the largest heavy bomber force in the world and the TB-3 was one of the most impressive heavy bombers. Used as a "mother aircraft" in Zveno experimens. In WWII some were used as transports, but then the aircraft was completely obsolete; they were retired after 1942. Four 610kW Mikulin AM-34 engines. Total 818 were built. Development of 1930.

Modifications:

• ANT-16/TB-4 - six-engine development
• G-2 - transport version

External links:

http://www.aviation.ru/Tu/#ANT-6