The Tupolev Tu-22M (Russian: Туполев Ту-22М; NATO reporting name: Backfire) is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing, long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau in the 1960s. The bomber was reported as being designated Tu-26 by Western intelligence at one time. [1]

Manufactured by Tupolev, the Tu-22 entered service with Long-Range Aviation and Soviet Naval Aviation in the 1960s. The aircraft was a disappointment, lacking both the speed and range that had been expected. It was also a difficult design to fly and maintain.

Sep 10, 2012 · The Tupolev Tu-22M (also known as Backfire) is a long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber developed by Tupolev for the Soviet Air Force. The cockpit of Tupolev Tu-22M3 long-range bomber is equipped with multiple panels. Image courtesy of Vitaly V. Kuzmin.

Tu-22М3 long-range supersonic missile carrier bomber (NATO codification: Backfire) is designed to destroy sea- and ground-based targets by means of guided missiles and aerial bombs. Tu-22M series aircraft are conventionally designed aircraft with a variable-swept low wing.

Aug 13, 2021 · One of the most recognizable symbols of Russian airpower, the Tu-22M3 has distinguished itself over its three decades of service as an effective and eminently reliable strategic bomber.

The Tu-22M3 is powered by two Kuznetsov NK-25 turbofan engines mounted on the body with large air intakes and dual exhausts. Each engine produces a maximum thrust of 25,000 kg and results in better fuel savings.

The Tupolev Tu-22M (Russian: Туполев Ту-22М; NATO reporting name: Backfire) is a supersonic, swing-wing, long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber developed by the Soviet Union. Significant numbers remain in service with the Russian Air Force.

Aug 22, 2023 · A close-up of a Planet Labs satellite image showing the burned remains of a Russian Tu-22M Backfire bomber destroyed during a Ukrainian drone attack last week at the Stoltsy-2 airbase in...

Feb 28, 2022 · While the original supersonic Tupolev Tu-22 "Blinder" medium bomber failed to live to its expectations in replacing the aging Tu-16 "Badger" series, work inevitably began on a "variable-geometry" of the same aircraft.

Powered by four turbojet engines, it had a top speed in level flight of about 900 km (550 miles) per hour, an operating ceiling above 12,500 metres (40,000 feet), and (with in-flight refueling) a combat range of up to 15,000 km (9,000 miles).

Jun 6, 2019 · In what is the latest sighting of Russia’s much-anticipated strategic bomber, the official television channel of the Russian Defense Ministry has released footage of the Tu-22M3M in action. The...

May 16, 2014 · Armament: one GSh-23 23mm twin-barrel gun in the tail for self defence; up to 24000 kg (52,910 lb) of ordnance including Kh-22 and Kh-22M ASMs, Kh-15 and Kh-15P SRAMs, freefall bombs and sea mines. Tupolev Tu-22M 'Backfire' section with description, specifications, pictures and videos.

Jan 8, 2025 · Is This Our First Look At Russia’s New Monster Glide Bomb Striking Ukraine? See the latest Tu-22 stories from The War Zone. See news, trends, tips, reviews and more at The War Zone.

Jan 24, 2019 · Russia is upgrading some of its Tu-22M Backfire bombers with new engines and weapons, potentially enhancing their ability to strike American carrier groups.

The Russian crews of Tupolev Tu-22M3 long-range bombers performed flights over the eastern Mediterranean Sea after taking off from the Hmeymim airbase in Syria.

Carrying either bombs or AS-4/KITCHEN air-to-surface missiles, it is a versatile strike aircraft, believed to be intended for theater attack in Europe and Asia but also potentially capable of intercontinental missions against the United States.

Apr 20, 2024 · Here's everything you need to know about the Tu-22M3 and how Ukraine says it shot it down. Ukrainian intelligence said on Friday that it had shot down a feared Russian Tu-22M3 bomber plane for...

Apr 19, 2024 · The Ukrainian government claimed it shot down one of the Russian air force Tupolev Tu-22M Backfire bombers on Friday, which, if confirmed, would be the second or third loss of a swing-wing...

Jan 3, 2019 · Russia's first modernised Tupolev Tu-22M3M strategic bomber got airborne for the first time on 28 December 2018, completing a 37min sortie from the Kazan Aviation Plant. United Aircraft (UAC)...

Apr 4, 2018 · Under a design team led by Andrei Tupolev, work on the future Tu-22M began in November 1967. Among the specifications for the new bomber were a maximum speed of up to 2500km/h (1553mph) and a range of 7000km (4349 miles) while …