Tupolev Tu-22

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Tupolev_Tu-22
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration twin-engine
gptkbp:aircraft_role gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:armament nuclear bombs
gptkbp:ceiling 12,000 m
gptkbp:combat_experience limited
gptkbp:combat_radius 3,000 km
gptkbp:counterpart gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkbp:crew gptkb:4
gptkbp:decommissioned 1990s
gptkbp:design gptkb:Tupolev
gptkb:Andrei_Tupolev
gptkbp:design_features variable-sweep wings
gptkbp:engine gptkb:KRD-500
gptkbp:exported_to gptkb:Libya
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1958
1990s
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 20,000 liters
gptkbp:height 10.1 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tupolev Tu-22
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Tu-16
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 32.4 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Tupolev
gptkbp:max_speed 2,200 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 100,000 kg
gptkbp:nickname Backfire
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Soviet_Air_Force
gptkbp:number_built about 300
gptkbp:operational_history 1960-1990s
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:operational_use 1960s
gptkbp:post_war_career strategic bombing
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:production_years 1958-1969
gptkbp:radar N-001
gptkbp:range 6,000 km
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Tupolev_Tu-16
gptkbp:retired 1990s
gptkbp:role gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:service gptkb:Soviet_Air_Forces
1960s-1990s
gptkbp:significance Cold War deterrent
gptkbp:stealth_features no
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Tupolev_Tu-160
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Tu-22_M
gptkbp:wingspan swept wings
34.3 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tupolev_Tu-4
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4