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
Soviet Long Range Aviation was a sub-branch of the Soviet Air Forces responsible for delivering long-range nuclear or conventional strikes by aircraft.
Comparison of Soviet Strategic Aviation aircraft towards the end of the Cold War
Line-up of Soviet Cold War heavy bombers of Soviet Strategic Aviation, from Tu-4 to Tu-22M