| Tu-12 | |
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| A resin model of the Tupolev Tu-12 | |
| Role | Five-seat medium bomber |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| Designer | Andrei Tupolev |
| First flight | 27 July 1947 |
| Primary user | Soviet Air Force |
| Number built | 5 + 1 prototype |
| Developed from | Tupolev Tu-2 |
The Tupolev Tu-12 (development designation Tu-77) was an experimental Soviet jet-powered medium bomber developed from the successful piston-engined Tupolev Tu-2 bomber after the end of World War II. It was designed as an interim aircraft to familiarize Tupolev and the Soviet Air Forces (VVS) with the issues involved with jet-engined bombers.