Tupolev Tu-22M
The Tupolev Tu-22M is a twin-turbojet Soviet bomber.[1]
| Tupolev Tu-22M | |
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| Tu-22M in flight. | |
| Role | Bomber |
| National origin | USSR |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev. |
| First flight | 1969 |
| Introduction | 1972 |
| Status | Active |
| Primary user | Soviet Air Force. |
| Number built | 525 |
Tupolev Tu-22M Media
A painting depicting the loading of Raduga Kh-15 missiles on a Tu-22M rotary launcher. The bomber depicted is an early Tu-22M2, with distinctive air intakes.
OBP-15T Targeting bombsight on Tupolev Tu-22M(0)
Older cockpit of Tupolev Tu-22M3 bomber, navigator's and weapon systems officer's panels
Tupolev Tu-22M3 taking off at Ryazan Dyagilevo
Soviet Tu-22M1 Backfire-B bomber aircraft is escorted by an F-14A Tomcat aircraft.
A Raduga Kh-22 anti-ship missile under a Tupolev Tu-22M(0)
Tupolev Tu-22M3 at Ryazan Dyagilevo
Tupolev Tu-22M3 during Center 2019 exercise.
Tupolev Tu-22M3 taking off with afterburner in 2021
Closeup of the proprietary refuelling probe on the Tu-22M1 nose
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Bibliography
- Frawley, Gerard, The international directory of military aircraft 2002/2003 . London: Aerospace Publication, 2002. ISBN 1-875671-55-2.
- Gaillard, Pierre, Avions et hélicoptères militaires d'aujourd'hui Paris, France : Larivière éditions, 1999. ISBN 2-907051-24-5.
