Tupolev Tu-22M - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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]
Tupolev Tu-22 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Tupolev Tu-22 (Air Standardization Coordinating Committee name: Blinder) was the first supersonic bomber to enter production in the Soviet Union. Manufactured by Tupolev, the Tu-22 entered service with Long-Range Aviation and Soviet Naval Aviation in the 1960s.
Tupolev Tu-22M Strategic Bomber - Airforce Technology
WEBSep 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 aircraft is currently in service with the Russian Air Force and Russian Naval Aviation.
Everything you need to know about the Russian Tu-22M3 bomber plane …
WEBApr 20, 2024 · Ukrainian intelligence said on Friday that it had shot down a feared Russian Tu-22M3 bomber plane for the first time as it launched a combat mission on Ukraine.
Ukrainian drone destroys Russian supersonic bomber - BBC
WEBAug 22, 2023 · A flagship Russian long-range bomber has been destroyed in a Ukrainian drone strike, according to reports. Images posted on social media and analysed by BBC Verify show a Tupolev Tu-22M on...
The Cold War history of Russia's 'Backfire' bomber - Popular Science
WEBAug 29, 2023 · One of Russia's Tu-22M supersonic bombers was recently reported to be destroyed by a Ukrainian drone. Here's what to know about the aircraft.
What is the Russian bomber plane that Ukraine says it shot down?
WEBApril 19 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian military said its anti-missile units succeeded for the first time on Friday in shooting down a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber plane. Russia said the plane had...
Tu-22М3 - Tupolev
WEBTu-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 …
A Supersonic Bomber’s Mission Ended in Flames. Was It Due to an …
WEBApr 29, 2024 · A Tu-22M3 ablaze after a Ukrainian drone attack that hit Soltsy 2 airbase in August 19, 2023. Russia’s defense ministry described this aircraft as ’damaged.’.
Ukrainian drone destroys Russian supersonic bomber - BBC News
WEBAug 22, 2023 · A flagship Russian long-range bomber has been destroyed in a Ukrainian drone strike, according to reports. Images posted on social media and analysed by BBC Verify show a Tupolev Tu-22M on fire...