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Regarding the Lawton Public Schools situation here in Oklahoma. They have apparently taken some action. They installed some cameras in the school bulidings and at extra-circular events. I.D. cards are also being issued. There is increased security and als the dress code has been tightened. LHS was on lockdown yesterday and the superintendent said this may be permanent. There had been talking of holding sports events without crowds but they're waiting to see if what they're doing is going to be nouugh. we'll see what happens.
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The Tupolev TU-2 is one of the planes which are not well known, the first design of this plane began during the early years of WWII.Previously designed for the replacement of the PE-2 wich was built in great number, the TU-2 in fact never replace the PE-2.
The initial project was nammed ANT-58,and was a fast attack bomber, able to carry up to 2000kg of bomb at a speed over 500km/h
The plane design is quite simple, and his shape is very similar to the PE-2 for non trained eyes it's easy to confuse the two planes.
The TU-2 have near size of the PE-2 but is heavier 12800 kg in maximum charge against the 8000kg for the Pe-2.
It's a twin engine four seat bomber ,the fuselage have a very aérodynamic shape and the plane looks like more as a fighter than a bomber.
The design was so good that until the end of his career in the 60's no major modifications was introduced. The Tu-2 is one of the few planes to receive a NATO code , the TU-2 used by communist block was nammed " BAT "
Soon the plane was on duty she was very appreciated by the crew, fast, powerful and robust the plane was able to succed in most of the missions.
A ground attack variant was developped , with a 37mm gun, and a night fighter with radar equipment was also built.
The TU-6 latest development of the TU-2 was similar but have a bigger wing and bigger tail.
The TU-2 was yet in use during the Korean war between 1950 and 1953. China received 100 Tu-2 which stayed long years on duty.
Many Warsaw Pact country have use the TU-2 after 1945 , Poland was one of the greatest user of the TU-2
NOTE:My apologies for spelling/grammar, I pulled the info off a foreign website
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Tupolev
Function: Bomber
Crew: 4
Engines: Two ASh-82FNV, twin radial 14 cylinders with 1380kW each
Dimensions:
Wingspan: 18.86 m
Length: 13.8 m
Height: 4.55 m
Max weight: 11360 kg
Empty weight: 7474 kg
Performance :
Max speed: 550 kph
Ceiling: 9500 m
Range: 1400 km
Armaments:
2 x 20mm cannons
3 x 12.7mm MG
4000kg of bombs
