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Tu-128

Interceptors · Russia · 1965
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Tu-128

⚙ Tupolev Tu-98 variant
Tu-128
Tu-128 Photo: Mike1979 Russia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
60
Rate of Climb
55
Service Ceiling
70
Radar & Sensors
50
Long-Range Missiles
60
Range
65
Readiness
70
Reliability
60
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Russia
ManufacturerTupolev, Voronezh Aircraft Production Association
CategoryInterceptors
EraCold War
In service1965–1990
Operators1 countries
Quantity198
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Interceptors MASS Rating
9/10
Cold War
43/87
All-Time
Interceptors · 10 axes scored
Speed
60
Rate of Climb
55
Service Ceiling
70
Radar & Sensors
50
Long-Range Missiles
60
Range
65
Readiness
70
Reliability
60
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
Tu-128
Category
Country
Production
1965–1990
Quantity
198
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTERCEPTORS · COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
interceptors category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • Crew2
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeLyulka AL-7F-2
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Top Speed1,910 km/h
  • Service Ceiling15,600 m
  • Ferry Range2,100 km
◇Dimensions & Weights1MOD.1
  • Length30.06 m
◆Armament1MOD.1
  • Hardpoints4
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built192
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1965Production started
  2. 1990Production ended
61
years in service
25
years in production
198
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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