The Tupolev TB-3 Heavy Bomber was a heavy bomber aircraft which was deployed by the Soviet Air Force in the 1930s and during World War II. Crew: Eight - Ten Length: 24.4 m (80 ft 1 in) Wingspan: 41.80 m (137 ft 2 in) Height: 8.50 m (27 ft 11 in) Wing area: 234.5 m2 (2,524 ft2) Empty weight: 11,200 kg (24,690 lb) Loaded weight: 17,200 kg (37,920 lb) Max. takeoff weight: 19,300 kg (42,550 lb) Powerplant: 4 × Mikulin M-17F V12 engine, 525 kW (705 hp) | Airline Secrets Exposed

Soviet paratroopers sliding off a Tupolev TB-3, shortly before WW2 | Hell on Earth

The American’s also did the plane wing drop but I believe the plane is a Tupolev TB-3 in this case. The origins of aircraft and air warfare is insane, with so many trials and errors that looked out of a Looney Toons cartoon! Enjoy some wild history of paratroopers! | Ryan Kelly Comedy