The Mikulin M-88 is a Soviet aircraft engine designed in the late 1940s. It is a liquid-cooled, V-12 piston engine that was primarily used in military aircraft. The M-88 was known for its reliability and performance, making it suitable for various applications in the Soviet aviation industry. This engine produced around 1,000 horsepower and was used in several aircraft, including the Tupolev Tu-4 and Tupolev Tu-16. The M-88 played a significant role in enhancing the capabilities of Soviet bombers during the early Cold War period, contributing to the development of aviation technology in that era.