Why Soviet Pilots Called It "The Booze Carrier": The Tupolev Tu-22 Story
- Episode aired Jun 3, 2021
- 24m
The Soviet Union's Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder is a supersonic bomber that is extremely dangerous and difficult to fly resulting many accidental crashes. But it was popular for its potable 40% alc... Read allThe Soviet Union's Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder is a supersonic bomber that is extremely dangerous and difficult to fly resulting many accidental crashes. But it was popular for its potable 40% alcohol refrigerant that was routinely recovered after each flight by the flight and maintena... Read allThe Soviet Union's Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder is a supersonic bomber that is extremely dangerous and difficult to fly resulting many accidental crashes. But it was popular for its potable 40% alcohol refrigerant that was routinely recovered after each flight by the flight and maintenance crews.