| Technical data |
| Type |
Tu-85 |
| Function | Strategic intercontinental bomber |
| Year | 1951 |
| Crew | 11-12 |
| Engines | 4 x 3800/4300hp Dobrynin VD-4K |
| Static engine thrust | 4 x 3200 kgs |
| Length | 39.91m (129 ft) |
| Height | 10.58m (37 ft) |
| Wingspan | 55.94-56.0m (184 ft) |
| Wing area | 273.9m2 |
| Empty weight | 54,711kg (120,400 lb) |
| Loaded weight (normal) | 76,000kg (167,000 lb) |
| Loaded weight (maximum) | 105,000-107,000kg (236,000 lb) |
| Wing load | 278 to 391kg/m2 |
| Power load | 4.4 to 6.22kg/hp |
| Speed - maximum m | 585 km/h |
| Speed at 0m | 459km/h |
| Speed at 10000m | 638km/h |
| Landing Speed | 185km/h |
| Landing Roll | 1500 (500?)m |
| Takeoff Roll | 1640 (810?)m |
| Range (max load) | 8850km |
| Range (5000kg bombs) | 12000km |
| Ceiling | 11000-11700m |
| Climb |
| 1000m | min |
| Payload |
|---|
| Fuel+Oil | up to 48600kg |
| Armament |
|---|
| Guns |
10 x 23mm HP-23 4500rounds |
| Bombs (normal> | 5000kg |
| Bombs (overload> | 18000-20000kg (up to 2 FAB-9000) |
