Tupolev Tu-16
The Tupolev Tu-16 (USAF/DOD reporting name Type 39; NATO reporting name: Badger) is a twin-engined jet strategic heavy bomber used by the Soviet Union. It has been flown for almost 70 years, and the Chinese license-built version Xian H-6 remains in service with the People's Liberation Army Air Force, with more being built as of 2020.
| Tu-16 | |
|---|---|
| A Tu-16 in flight over USS Hewitt (circa 1978) | |
| Role | Strategic bomber |
| National origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Voronezh Aircraft Production Association |
| Designer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 27 April 1952 |
| Introduction | 1954 |
| Status | In limited service |
| Primary users | Russian Air Force Egyptian Air Force (Historical) Iraqi Air Force (Historical) Indonesian Air Force (Historical) |
| Produced | 1952–1962 |
| Number built | 1,509 |
| Variants | Tupolev Tu-104 Tupolev Tu-124 Xian H-6 |
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