Tu-22 M

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Soviet_Air_Forces
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Tupolev_Tu-16
twin-engine
variable-sweep wing
gptkbp:armament gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:avionics modernized systems
gptkbp:combat_radius 2,500 km
gptkbp:combat_role strategic deterrence
strategic bombing
gptkbp:crew gptkb:4
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:2020
gptkbp:design gptkb:Tupolev_Design_Bureau
gptkbp:elevation 12,000 m
gptkbp:engine gptkb:KRD-500
gptkbp:engine_type turbofan
gptkbp:exported_to Soviet allies
gptkbp:features high speed
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1969
gptkb:2020
gptkbp:height 12.1 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tu-22 M
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1972
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:Soviet_Air_Force
gptkbp:length 42.4 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Tupolev
gptkbp:max_speed 2,300 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 120,000 kg
gptkbp:nickname Backfire
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:notable_features swing-wing design
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:number_built over 500
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:1973_Yom_Kippur_War
gptkbp:operational_range 6,000 km
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Russian_Air_Force
gptkbp:range 6,000 km
gptkbp:retired gptkb:Russian_Air_Force
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:2020
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
maritime strike
gptkbp:service_history gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:services gptkb:1972
gptkbp:stealth_features limited radar cross-section
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Tu-160
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Tu-22_M3
gptkb:Tu-22_M1
gptkb:Tu-22_M2
gptkbp:wingspan 42.4 m