Tupolev TB-3 Heavy Bomber

The Tupolev TB-3 was a Soviet four-engine heavy bomber of the interwar period. Its corrugated metal construction and large size reflected an important early achievement in heavy-aircraft development. By the Second World War it was increasingly outdated as a bomber, but remained useful for transport, airborne support, and other duties. Its career therefore bridges pioneering heavy-bomber aviation and practical wartime adaptation, rather than representing the performance or appearance of later Soviet strategic bombers.

The large four-engined bomber used an angular, corrugated-metal airframe characteristic of its development period. By 1941 it was outdated for contested daylight bombing, but continued to provide transport and other support where its carrying capacity remained valuable.

Finish and color

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Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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