Sukhoi T-4 Sotka � The Soviet XB-70

Plane Historia20 Apr, 2022Other

As the Soviets sought an aircraft capable of high-speed reconnaissance and bombing, they developed the Sukhoi T-4 Sotka. Perhaps you have noticed something strangely familiar about the T-4... XB-70 anyone? The Su-100 was capable of an extremely high cruise speed of about 2,000 miles per hour (3,200 kilometers per hour). Let's examine why this project failed. A new high-speed aircraft capable of flying over surface-to-air missiles and fighters was sought by the Soviet government in early 1963. To know more visit our website.