Tu-22M2

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf tactical bomber
gptkbp:aircraft bomber
swept wing
Tu-22 family
gptkbp:armament missiles
gptkbp:avionics modernized
gptkbp:bombLoad large
gptkbp:commissioningDate 1960s
gptkbp:constructionMaterial metal
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:crew 4
gptkbp:design variable-sweep wing
gptkbp:electronic_warfare limited
gptkbp:engine KRD-500
gptkbp:engineType turbofan
gptkbp:exportedTo few countries
gptkbp:firstFlight 1969
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 40,000 L
gptkbp:height 12.1 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tu-22M2
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Tu-16
gptkbp:innovation ongoing
gptkbp:landingGear tricycle
gptkbp:length 42.4 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Tupolev
gptkbp:maxSpeed 2,300 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 120,000 kg
gptkbp:navigationEquipment inertial navigation
gptkbp:nickname Backfire
gptkbp:notable_player cannon
gptkbp:notableFeature few reported incidents
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Soviet_Air_Forces
gptkbp:numberBuilt about 300
gptkbp:operationalRange 6,000 km
gptkbp:operationalStatus active in some air forces
gptkbp:participatesIn strategic deterrence
strategic bombing
gptkbp:payloadCapacity 24,000 kg
gptkbp:radar ground mapping radar
gptkbp:range 6,000 km
gptkbp:retirementYear 2000s
gptkbp:role strategic bomber
gptkbp:secondaryRole strategic bombing
gptkbp:security limited
limited application
gptkbp:services 1972
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:successor Tu-22M3
gptkbp:supportRole 2,500 km
gptkbp:team gptkb:Tupolev_Design_Bureau
gptkbp:variant Tu-22
gptkbp:wingspan 42.0 m