ОБЗОР СИСТЕМЫ
The Tu-22M3M is the latest modernisation of the Backfire variable-sweep supersonic medium bomber. Powered by two NK-25 turbofans enabling Mach 1.88 dash speed and 6,800 km unrefuelled range, it carries up to three Kh-22/Kh-32 large supersonic anti-ship/land-attack missiles (max range 1,000 km for Kh-32), or conventional free-fall bombs. The M3M upgrade (completed 2020) adds SVP-24 Gefest precision bombing computer, modernised avionics, and Kh-32 compatibility. Approximately 60 aircraft serve across Russian Long-Range Aviation. Extensively employed in Ukraine for Kh-22/32 missile strikes and mass conventional bombing.
ПОСМОТРЕТЬ В ПОЛНОМ РАЗМЕРЕ
Tu-22M3M - Tupolev
ПРЕИМУЩЕСТВА
- Kh-32 Mach 4.7 anti-ship missile virtually impossible to intercept
- Supersonic low-altitude penetration capability at high speed
- Strategic reach against NATO naval formations in Mediterranean/Black Sea
- Large payload (24 tonnes) for maritime denial role
- M3M upgrade adds new avionics and extended engine life
НЕДОСТАТКИ
- Large non-stealthy aircraft increasingly vulnerable to modern IADS
- Several Tu-22M3 lost in Ukraine — demonstrated vulnerability
- Short legs (2,400 km combat radius) require forward basing
- No internal bays — full RCS in weapons-loaded configuration
- INF Treaty complications on ground-launch version
ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ
CREW4
TYPEMedium-Range Supersonic Bomber
LENGTH42.46 M
ENGINES2x NK-25 Turbofan (245 KN AB Each)
ARMAMENTKh-32 Anti-Ship/Land Attack, Kh-22, Conventional Bombs (Up To 24,000 Kg)
WINGSPAN23.3 M (Fully Swept)
MAX SPEEDMach 1.88 (1,997 Km/H)
COMBAT RADIUS2,400 Km
SERVICE CEILING13,300 M
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