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]

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 Tupolev Tu-22M (also known as Backfire) is a long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber developed by Tupolev for the Soviet Air Force. The aircraft is currently …

EADaily, April 2nd, 2025. Strategic missile carrier Tu-22M3 crashed in Irkutsk region. This is reported by telegram channels.

Aug 13, 2021 · One of the most recognizable symbols of Russian airpower, the Tu-22M3 has distinguished itself over its three decades of service as an effective and eminently reliable strategic bomber.

Here's everything you need to know about the Tu-22M3 and how Ukraine says it shot it down. Ukrainian intelligence said on Friday that it had shot down a feared Russian Tu-22M3 bomber plane...

This statement refers to the successful strike on the valuable Russian Tu-22M3 aircraft, which was targeted by a Ukrainian drone. In recent days, Ukrainians have celebrated the destructio...

The modernizations turn the bomber, powered by two powerful jet turbines, into the TU-22M3M, the first prototype of which took off on its maiden flight in December 2018.

The Tupolev Tu-22M3, Backfire-C NATO-codename, is a swing-wing, medium range bomber designed to strike targets in Western Europe and Asia using both nuclear and conventional weapons.