| Tu-72 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Medium bomber |
| National origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| Number built | None |
| History | |
| Developed from | Tupolev Tu-8 |
The Tupolev Tu-72 was a proposed Soviet medium bomber of the late 1940s. It was based on the Tupolev Tu-8, but differed by having a slightly longer fuselage, increased defensive armament, and slightly enlarged vertical stabilizers. The first flight of the Tu-72 was scheduled for 1948, but the project was cancelled due to the success of the Tupolev Tu-4 and Tupolev's focus on first-generation strategic jet bombers.[1]