Tupolev Tu-22M

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Tupolev Tu-22M
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Tu-22M in flight.
Role Bomber
National origin USSR
Manufacturer Tupolev.
First flight 1969
Introduction 1972
Status Active
Primary user Soviet Air Force.
Number built 525

The Tupolev Tu-22M is a twin-turbojet Soviet bomber.[1]

Bibliography[change | change source]

  • Frawley, Gerard, The international directory of military aircraft 2002/2003 . London: Aerospace Publication, 2002. ISBN 1-875671-55-2.
  • Gaillard, Pierre, Avions et hélicoptères militaires d'aujourd'hui Paris, France : Larivière éditions, 1999. ISBN 2-907051-24-5.

References[change | change source]

  1. http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/russia/bomber/tu-22m.htm