Tupolev

Tupolev Tu-22M

Heavy bomber

  • First flight1969
  • Introduction1972
  • StatusOperational
  • Number built497
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
4 (pilot, co-pilot, navigator, weapon systems officer)
Length
42.46 m
Wingspan
34.28 m
Height
11.05 m
02

Performance

Maximum speed
1,997 km/h, Mach 1.88
Range
6,800 km
Service ceiling
13,300 m
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Kuznetsov NK-25 Afterburning turbofan engines ( lbf / kN)
04

Developed from

Developed from
Guns: 1 × 23-mm GSh-23 cannon in remotely controlled tail turret; Hardpoints: wing and fuselage pylons and internal weapons bay