Tu-128 | Defender of the infinite sky
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Published 2023-01-20
The main task of the Tu-128 interceptor was to protect the vast territories of the USSR from a possible breakthrough by the US strategic bombers. In this regard, the basis of its concept was the ability to perform long-range patrols, coupled with high autonomy and the use of long-range air-to-air missiles.
These features made the Tu-128 a unique aircraft that effectively served as part of the air defense forces for decades, even after the introduction of new interceptors such as the MiG-25.
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00:00 – Introduction
00:41 – Soviet air defense
02:07 – Long-range interceptor
04:35 – Tu-128 project
06:15 – Design
10:28 – In service
13:01 – Update projects
14:28 – End of career
All Comments (21)
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Skyships Eng, Paper Skies, and Mustard are the only videos I click on every time. Great videos every time
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It actually makes sense The Soviet Union had a extremely long stretch of airspace to defend and they didn't have enough air bases they needed something with range and endurance which was going to be hunting unescorted bombers
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I love how you make videos about lesser known aircraft. Im gonna enjoy this one!
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Of all the Russian aircraft of that time, the TU-128 stands out to me like the B-58 Hustler does in the US arsenal. Innovative, powerful, unique, and just plain cool. Thanks for the great video about it!
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No doubt it was a great documentary, not least because I didn't know the history of the Tu-128, being that I am a great admirer of heavy fighters. It is undeniable that this machine was an extremely proud and powerful bird, with avionics that were state-of-the-art in the USSR. Congratulations on the video, I didn't know that this channel had such good quality.
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What a monster of aircraft, love it. Raw early soviet doctrine desing😎 And an amazing documentary of it, as always, thank you for these.
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Soviet aircraft design of that era was so interesting, unique and even daring. I just gobble this stuff up! Thank you!
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When a kid in the 80s, my parents got me Bill Gunston's 'Soviet Airpower,' which I pretty much wore out. I remember feeling apprehensive and worried our bombers would never make it past the Tu-128, it was such a monster! I figured those missiles must have had huge radar and IR sensors. If you don't have the book, you need it in your library. Odd, now that I think of it, I never connected the Tu-128 to the Tu-22 and certainly not the Type 98.
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The Fiddler was my absolute favorite cold-war-era aircraft. Absolutely beautiful, and filled a mission profile we had never even thought of.
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Tu-128 along with Su-15 and Su-24 are most overlooked Soviet aircraft of cold war.
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Really interesting video, of an aircraft that I think gets largely forgotten, overshadowed by the Tu-22 Blinder and Backfire. Thanks for creating it and looking forward to more content.
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Fantastic! Thanks for making this one and making it awesome as usual.
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Thank you for another great video! This was one Tupolev aircraft I wasn't familiar with, and while I do prefer your airliner/airlifter/transport aircraft videos, this was still an excellent one, and I wouldn't mind seeing a MiG-25/MiG-31 video at some point!
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Thank you for discussing a now-obscure aircraft. Great video!
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Wow, they pretty much use it until the wings fell off. They have managed to keep an original prototype which is a miracle considering all the potential for loss.
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Great time with the great aircraft Tupolev 128, love and respect from India.
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Glad to see you videos again, thank you!
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Really good channel mate! Keep up the good work, in particular the Soviet-era aircraft...Absolutely fascinating!
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Great work as always! Thanks for putting these together!
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Thank you for making a very interesting video, I just found your channel and subscribed. While I was watching I was comparing the airframe and design features to the contemporary American designs. The intake spikes being attached to the fuselage is interesting, a very different solution for inlet air flow than anything else I’ve seen. The non-afterburner thrust of the engines was very high, and I can see how the plane could maintain supercruise in certain circumstances. I found it to be quite similar to the F-105 in design, age, and size. It is not the same application of course. Keep up the good work!
