The Tu-128 is a Soviet heavy supersonic interceptor developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau in the early 1960s.The primary mission of the Tu-128-based interceptor system was to protect vast areas of the USSR from potential penetration by US strategic bombers. Therefore, its concept was based on the ability to conduct long-range, long-range patrols, coupled with high endurance and the use of long-range air-to-air missiles.These features made the Tu-128 a unique aircraft, which effectively served in air defense forces for decades, even after the advent of new interceptors such as the MiG-25.Thanks to the Air Force Center in Monino for preserving this unique aircraft and allowing us to study it in more detail.Subscribe to the channel, comment, and like! Skyships Boosty: https://boosty.to/skyshipsOur VK group: https://vk.com/public123681709Yandex Zen channel: https://dzen.ru/id/6229f21fb2ff024222…00:00 – Introduction00:42 – USSR Air Defense02:11 – Long-Range Interceptor04:39 – Tu-128 Project06:17 – Design10:17 – Service13:13 – Modernization Projects14:04 – Retirement