How fast is a Russian Bear bomber?

What is the fastest jet in the Air Force?

The fastest fighter still in service today is the Soviet-built MiG-25. Mikoyan designed this fighter to be a pure interceptor aircraft. As a result, the Foxbat can sustain a cruising speed of Mach 2.8 and kick it into overdrive with a top speed of 3.2 — not a bad technology for an aircraft that first took off in 1964.

What is the significance of the Tu-22M Backfire?

The Tupolev Tu22M “Backfire” was/is a dedicated strategic bombing and maritime strike platform primarily serving Soviet interests (both during the Cold War and even today). The Tu-22M represented a further evolution of the original Tu-22 “Blinder” which failed to impress along many lines.

What was the original name of the Tu-22M bomber?

Tupolev Tu-22M. The Tupolev Tu-22M (Russian: Туполев Ту-22М; NATO reporting name: Backfire) is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing, long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau. According to some sources, the bomber was believed to be designated Tu-26 at one time.

What is the Tupolev Tu-22M3 long-range bomber?

The cockpit of Tupolev Tu-22M3 long-range bomber is equipped with multiple panels. Image courtesy of Vitaly V. Kuzmin. The Tupolev Tu-22M (also known as Backfire) is a long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber developed by Tupolev for the Soviet Air Force.

What happened to the Soviet Tu-22?

Manufactured by Tupolev, the Tu-22 entered service with the Soviet military in the 1960s. The aircraft was a disappointment, lacking both the speed and range that had been expected.