Tupolev Tu-22 'Blinder' / Tu-22M 'Backfire'

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Tu-22.JPG	16477 bytes	Tu-22 Blinder was first soviet transonic bomber in service. The position of engines made aircraft difficult to fly at high speeds. Its powerful radar was used as mini-AWACS to vector interceptors.
Tu-22M.JPG	19506 bytes	Tu-22M Backfire. Swing wing bomber. Rear radar cued cannon is part of ECM suit of the a/c. Special chaff rounds could be used.

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