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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Tupolev Tu-135
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Engine TypeDTRD NC-6
- Engine ModelKuznetsov NK-6
- Number of Engines4
- Thrust (afterburner, each)23,500
- AfterburnerYes
- Thrust VectoringNo
▣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
◆Armament4MOD.4
▤Avionics & Stealth4MOD.4
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built0
- Operators0
- Variants3
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1958
- Production End1962
- Operational StatusProject only
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
STRATEGIC BOMBERS RANKING Strategic Bombers
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theStrategic Bomberscategory.
📖 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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