Tupolev Tu-22
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The Tupolev Tu-22 was the first supersonic bomber to enter production in the Soviet Union. Manufactured by Tupolev, the Tu-22 entered service with Long-Range Aviation and Soviet Naval Aviation in the
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Tu-22 at the Monino, Russian Federation Central Air Force Museum
Soviet engineer checks the 23 mm R-23 cannon in remotely controlled tail turret
A parked Tupolev Tu-22
Kh-22
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The Kh-22 "Storm" is a large, long-range anti-ship cruise missile developed by MKB Raduga in the Soviet Union. It was designed for use against aircraft carriers and carrier battle groups, with either
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…designed to replace. The aircraft was later adapted for other roles, notably as the Tu-22R reconnaissance aircraft and as a carrier for the long-range Kh-22 antiship missile. Tu-22s were sold to other nations, including Libya and Iraq: Libyan Tu-22s were used against Tanzania and Chad, and Iraqi Tu-22s were…
Kh-22 with aircraft in the background
Kh-22 under a Tu-22M3
Kh-22 under a Tu-22M3