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The Kalinin K-7 was a Russian Bomber built in the 1930s, and it was a beast of a plane. With 7-8 engines (the actual number is thought to be 7, but it is unknown which is true) bomber which had a wingspan close to that of the B-52, and with a greater wing area. It was unsuccessful due to instability and vibrations caused by the engine frequency resonating with the structure of the air frame.

I ask this: What if the K-7 was built by a different country (which would have different engines which would have different frequencies?)

Considering that the Civilian model was to carry 120 passengers, this aircraft would have had great potential as both an airliner and a heavy bomber, and with the experience gain from this aircraft and the continued evolution of the ideas behind it, I think that this aircraft would have led to great things.

How about you guys?
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