Tupolev Tu-22M
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. During the Cold War, the Tu-22M was operated by the Soviet Air Forces (VVS) in a missile carrier strategic bombing role, and by the Soviet Naval Aviation (Aviatsiya Voyenno-Morskogo Flota, AVMF) in a long-range maritime anti-shipping role. As of 2021, there were 66 of the aircraft in service.
| Tu-22M | |
|---|---|
| A Russian Aerospace Forces Tu-22M3 | |
| Role | Strategic bomber/Maritime strike |
| National origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 30 August 1969 |
| Introduction | 1972 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Russian Aerospace Forces
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| Produced | 1967–1993 |
| Number built | 497 |
| Developed from | Tupolev Tu-22 |
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