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Tupolev Tu-22
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TupolevTu-22

Tactical / Medium Bombers · Russia · 1962
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TupolevTu-22

Tupolev Tu-22
Tupolev Tu-22 Photo: Зимин Василий · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
75
Range
60
Accuracy
50
Speed
80
Survivability
40
Versatility
65
Avionics
45
Reliability
55
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKazan Aircraft Production Association
CategoryTactical / Medium Bombers
EraEarly Cold War
In service1962–1969
Operators4 countries
Quantity311
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Tactical / Medium Bombers MASS Rating
4/23
Early Cold War
32/292
All-Time
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
75
Range
60
Accuracy
50
Speed
80
Survivability
40
Versatility
65
Avionics
45
Reliability
55
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
Tupolev Tu-22
Country
Production
1962–1969
Quantity
311
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · EARLY COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
tactical / medium bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1959
  • Service Entry Year1962
  • Crew3
  • Primary RoleMedium bomber
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine TypeTurbojet
  • Engine ModelKuznetsov NK-6
  • Number of Engines2
  • AfterburnerYes
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Top Speed1,650 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)1.5 Mach
  • Service Ceiling15,000 m
◇Dimensions & Weights4MOD.4
  • Length30.1 m
  • Wingspan25.4 m
  • Height9.1 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight60,000 kg
◆Armament5MOD.5
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built311
⬢Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year2000
  • Production Start1960
  • Production End1969
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1962Production started
  2. 1964Entered service
  3. 1969Production ended
  4. 1980First deployment: Iran–Iraq War
64
years in service
7
years in production
311
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
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Tupolev Tu-22 1962
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05 / Operators
Tupolev Tu-22SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Libya———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
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.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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