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Tupolev Tu-135
Photo: Lars Söderström · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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TupolevTu-135

Strategic Bombers · Russia
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TupolevTu-135

Tupolev Tu-135
Tupolev Tu-135 Photo: Lars Söderström · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
75
Range
70
Penetration / Survivability
60
Nuclear Capability
80
Stand-Off Capability
50
Avionics
55
Stealth
0
Reliability
40
Strategic Impact
65
Cost-Effectiveness
30
Origin Russia
CategoryStrategic Bombers
Operators3 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Strategic Bombers MASS Rating
52/163
All-Time
Strategic Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
75
Range
70
Penetration / Survivability
60
Nuclear Capability
80
Stand-Off Capability
50
Avionics
55
Stealth
0
Reliability
40
Strategic Impact
65
Cost-Effectiveness
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Tupolev Tu-135
Country
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
strategic bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the strategic bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Crew4
  • Primary Rolesupersonic strategic bomber
  • Generation3rd
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed3,000 km/h
  • Cruise Speed2,650 km/h
  • Service Ceiling19,000 m
  • Ferry Range7,800 km
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length50.7 m
  • Wingspan34.8 m
  • Height10.7 m
  • Wing Area417
  • Loaded Weight175,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight205,000 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built0
  • Operators0
  • Variants3
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1958
  • Production End1962
  • Operational StatusProject only
03 / History
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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