Tu-22M3

Strategic Bombers

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Basic Information

Name

Tu-22M3

Designation

Tu-22M3

Alternate Designation

Backfire-C

Equipment Type

Strategic Bombers

Manufacturer

PSC Tupolev

Date of Introduction

1983

Description

The Tupolev Tu-22M3, Backfire-C NATO-codename, is a swing-wing, medium range bomber designed to strike targets in Western Europe and Asia using both nuclear and conventional weapons. It has been designed to penetrate enemy air defense at low altitude and supersonic speed making him more survivable than previous strike aircraft. In addition to the strike role, the Tu-22M3 can carry out reconnaissance and maritime patrol missions. The nuclear-capable Tu-22M3 bomber features in-flight refueling capability for extended range missions which has been assumed as a capability for long range strikes against the United States of America. The total number of Tu22Ms ever owned by Russia was less than 300 aircraft due to treaties between the former Soviet Union and the United States.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 4

Max Speed 2000.0 km/h

Range 6800.0 km

Service Ceiling 14000 m

Wingspan 34.00 m

Overview (Deagel)

Group Strategic Bombers

Status Active

Also Known As Backfire-C

Origin Russia

Contractor PSC Tupolev

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1983

First Flight June 20, 1977

Total Production 500

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 4

Number of Engines 2

Dimensions — Length 42.5 meter

Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 23 millimeter

Dimensions — Wingspan 34 meter

Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust 110,230 pound

Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 126 ton

Mass — Payload 24,000 kilogram

Performance — Ceiling 14,000 meter

Performance — Max Range 6,800 kilometer

Speed — Cruise Speed 1,008 kph

Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 2,000 kph

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Anti-Radiation Missiles: Kh-28

Item 2 Bombs: FAB-100

Item 3 Bombs: FAB-1500-2600TS

Item 4 Bombs: FAB-250

Item 5 Bombs: FAB-3000

Item 6 Bombs: FAB-500

Item 7 Bombs: OFAB-250-270

Item 8 Cruise Missiles: Kh-101 (4)

Item 9 Cruise Missiles: Kh-102 (4)

Item 10 Cruise Missiles: Kh-15 (10)

Item 11 Cruise Missiles: Kh-22 (3)

Item 12 Cruise Missiles: Kh-32 (3)

Item 13 Cruise Missiles: Kh-50 (4)

Item 14 Cruise Missiles: KSR-5

Item 15 Medium Caliber Cannons: GSh-23L (1)

Item 16 Optronic Systems: SVP-24 (1)

Variants

Variant 1 Tu-22M3

Variant 2 Tu-22M3M

Details

Country of Origin Russia

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000322

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

42.5 m

Width

34 m

Height

—

Weight

126000 kg

Operators (2)

Russia

Ukraine

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