Thread: Tupolev Tu-142 pics [1/8] - A Soviet Tu-142M flying above the clouds (1986).jpg (1/1)
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Old March 16th 20, 11:26 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
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Default Tupolev Tu-142 pics [1/8] - A Soviet Tu-142M flying above the clouds (1986).jpg (1/1)
On 16 Mar 2020 22:59:43 GMT, Lester Thorpe wrote:

What is the purpose of the large protrusions behind
the inboard engines?

The cutaway images reveal nothing.

From the cutaway numbers, it appears to be the main undercarriage stowage area.

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