The Tu-2S-59 was a Soviet front-line bomber from the 59th postwar series. It differed from previous aircraft in the series due to its improved turret mountings and the replacement of the large-caliber UB machine gun with a 20 mm B-20EN cannon. In addition to the changes in armament, the bomber featured more powerful GSN-300 generators, a new firefighting system, an RCB-5 radio station, and a Goodrich de-icing system. The final stage of Tu-2S production began in 1949. However, improvements to the equipment constantly increased the aircraft's weight, which led to a decrease in speed. Ultimately, this resulted in the discontinuation of the Tu-2 in 1952.

The last series of aircraft were mainly exported to allied countries. For example, in 1953, 59 Tu-2S aircraft were transferred to Hungary, a country under the Soviet sphere of influence. There, the aircraft served in attack and frontline bomber aviation regiments. During the 1956 Hungarian uprising against the pro-Soviet regime, however, the bombers did not participate because their commanders kept their pilots in barracks to prevent them from interfering in the conflict. After the uprising was suppressed by Soviet troops, the Hungarian armed forces were temporarily disbanded. Reform began in 1957 when the Tu-2S was replaced by IL-28 jet bombers.

The Hungarian Tu-2S-59 was introduced in Update 2.35 "Alpha Strike", and can be found in the Italian aviation research tree. This bomber differs from the Soviet Tu-2S-59 due to its unique Hungarian Air Force camouflage. It has an impressive bomb load and excellent offensive and defensive weapons, enabling it to shoot down enemy bombers and fighters in flight. Additionally, thanks to its protected fuel tanks and crew armor, the Tu-2S-59 has decent survivability. However, the bomber has a few disadvantages: its maximum speed is not exceptional compared to its main opponents, and its climb rate is low.