Tu-22 M3

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Soviet_Air_Forces
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Tupolev_Tu-22_family
42.4 meters
swept wing
110,000 kg
strategic strike
12.1 meters
2,300 km/h
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Tupolev_Design_Bureau
gptkbp:armament cruise missiles
gptkbp:avionics modernized
gptkbp:bomb_load 24,000 kg
gptkbp:combat_radius 2,500 km
gptkbp:crew gptkb:4
specialized training required
gptkbp:defense_mechanism gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:design gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:engine 2
gptkbp:engine_type turbofan
gptkbp:exported_to Soviet allies
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1969
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tu-22 M3
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 42.4 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Tupolev
gptkbp:max_speed 2,300 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 120,000 kg
gptkbp:modifications gptkb:Tu-22_M3_M
gptkbp:nickname Backfire
gptkbp:notable_battle limited
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:number_built about 500
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:1972
gptkbp:operational_range 6,000 km
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Russian_Air_Force
gptkbp:radar N-001
gptkbp:range 6,500 km
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:seating_capacity K-36
gptkbp:service_ceiling 12,000 meters
gptkbp:services gptkb:1989
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:stealth_features limited
low radar cross-section
limited application
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Tu-160
gptkbp:upgrades modern avionics
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Tu-22
gptkbp:wingspan 42.4 meters