TU-22M: The Old Warrior Who Brings Death to Enemies

The Tu-22M has been used in combat several times, most notably in the Soviet-Afghan War and the Syrian Civil War. It is also believed to have been used in the recent conflict in Ukraine.

The Tu-22M is a versatile bomber that can be used to attack a variety of targets. It is a capable weapon, but it is also an aging design. It is likely to be replaced by newer bombers in the future.

[jackwhitetron]

Such a sexy airplane. One of my favorites, that's coming from an American.

[slimyjimmy]

Its a beautiful bomber, but doesnt have much combat achievements to be a legend in my mind, but it is iconic.

[kaiperdaens]

It looks like it has sweep wings, reminds me of the b1

[davidnagore]

I remember when I was a kid the Backfire was a big sticking point in the arms control talks between the USA and the USSR.

[michaelb]

It only takes a $200 grenade to destroy one apparently

[HB-C_U_LR]

The Tu-22M was a clean sheet redesign of the original Tu-22. The kept the designation fool the bureaucrats in the Kremlin.

[kempmt]

When I first saw pictures of it there was a different engine intakes than the ones currently on it

[dant.]

I don't think the "T U" is pronounced as "two".
It sounds like you're saying "222".

[Pilot-delta-victor]

Why does the tu-22M look like a very big f-4 phantom

[TheMormonPower]

How come they're only dropping like 8 small bombs ??? Not much of a payload 😮

[UnitedStatesofAmourica]

when he doesn’t have rockets, then it’s just a pile of metal that you immediately shoot down and with his bombs he won’t do anything to you

[randlerobbertson]

They are all covered in old tyres to stop £500 quid drones😂😂😂😂😂

[fidjeenjanrjsnsfh]

Why are Soviet aircraft larger than their American counterparts, but carries a smaller payload?

[AngryDad_inThe_Mountains]

No one builds them like America though

[merlesmith]

I like the binder better.
No I don’t.

[montecorbit]

Ummmm it is pronouced "T U 22", not "2 22"....

[Subutai]

They have to cannibalize them to keep a few flying…🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[BoeingCultist]

imagine you try to look up close from behind and the su27 near the bomber kicks one of these backflipping missiles at you💀

[kit_kitovich]

More take offs than landings to every ruzzian pilot.

[sayeedsayeed]

Beautiful "bird", bringing freedom via its democracy Russia 🇷🇺 ❤