Tu-22M3M
Type: Tactical Bomber
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Tupolev
First Deployed: 2020
Overview
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.
Technical Specifications
| Crew | 4 |
|---|---|
| Type | Medium-Range Supersonic Bomber |
| Length | 42.46 m |
| Engines | 2x NK-25 turbofan (245 kN AB each) |
| Armament | Kh-32 anti-ship/land attack, Kh-22, conventional bombs (up to 24,000 kg) |
| Wingspan | 23.3 m (fully swept) |
| Max Speed | Mach 1.88 (1,997 km/h) |
| Combat Radius | 2,400 km |
| Service Ceiling | 13,300 m |
Operators
- Russia
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