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Tupolev ANT-20bis Maxim Gorky
Tupolev Ant-20Bis Maxim Gorky the Worlds Largest Aircraft Parked in Moscow Date: 1939
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This photograph showcases the Tupolev ANT-20bis, also known as Maxim Gorky, parked majestically at the Khodynskoye Airfield in Moscow during the late 1930s. The ANT-20bis, with its impressive size and engineering prowess, was a record-breaking aircraft that left an indelible mark on aviation history. Built by the Tupolev Design Bureau under the leadership of Andrei Tupolev, this colossal aircraft boasted an impressive eight engines arranged in a double row, making it the world's largest piston-powered aircraft at the time. With a wingspan of 104 meters (338 feet) and a length of 47 meters (154 feet), the ANT-20bis dwarfed other aircraft of its era. The ANT-20bis was designed primarily for long-range research flights and was named after the famous Russian author Maxim Gorky. Its spacious interior could accommodate up to 100 passengers, but it was not intended for commercial use. Instead, it served as a testbed for various research projects, including meteorological studies and long-range navigation experiments. This photograph, taken in 1939 at the Central Airport of Moscow-Frunze, captures the ANT-20bis in its element, exuding an aura of power and innovation. The image serves as a testament to the groundbreaking achievements of the Soviet Union's aviation industry during this period and the relentless pursuit of technological advancements in the realm of flight.
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