The Tupolev Tu-22M (Russian: Туполев Ту-22М; NATO reporting name: Backfire) is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing, long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau in the 1960s. The bomber was reported as being designated Tu-26 by Western intelligence at one time. [1] .

Die Tupolew Tu-22M (russisch Туполев Ту-22М, NATO-Codename: Backfire) ist ein vom sowjetischen Konstruktionsbüro Tupolew entwickelter viersitziger Schwenkflügel-Überschall bomber. Nach ihrer Identifizierung durch die NATO wurde sie mit der vermuteten Bezeichnung „Tu-26“ benannt.

Tu-22М3 long-range supersonic missile carrier bomber (NATO codification: Backfire) is designed to destroy sea- and ground-based targets by means of guided missiles and aerial bombs.

The Tu-22M3 is powered by two Kuznetsov NK-25 turbofan engines mounted on the body with large air intakes and dual exhausts. Each engine produces a maximum thrust of 25,000 kg and results in better fuel savings.

Sep 10, 2012 · The Tu-22M3 is powered by two Kuznetsov NK-25 turbofan engines installed in the body with large air intakes and dual exhausts. Each engine produces a maximum thrust of 25,000kg and delivers an improved fuel economy.

4 days ago · Ukraine’s first Tu-22M3 shootdown of the war. Almost a year ago, on April 19, 2024, Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bomber for the first time since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Kyiv Post sources confirmed the operation was planned and carried out by Ukraine’s military intelligence agency ().An S-200 air defense …

5 days ago · The Tu-22M3, a supersonic bomber developed by the Soviet Union worth around $100 million, remains a key component of Russia's Air Force and has been used in strikes against Ukraine. The commander-in-chief did not specify the exact location or date of the strike, and Kyiv and Moscow did not report any Russian fixed-wing aircraft as destroyed in ...

4 days ago · The Tu-22M3 is a Russian supersonic long-range bomber often referred to as an “aircraft carrier killer,” as it is equipped with Kh-22 anti-ship missiles. It was originally designed for nuclear ...

Feb 9, 2025 · Russia’s Tu-22M has been adapted for modern warfare, but how does it compare to America’s B-52? Is this supersonic bomber still effective, or is it an easy target?

4 days ago · The Tu-22M3 is a Soviet-era supersonic bomber capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional weapons. Despite its age, it remains a key part of Russia's long-range strike capabilities and has been used in multiple operations during the war in Ukraine.