Technology
Aerospace
Name the aircraft
Dmitriy Pichugin
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Tupolev Tu-22M
Explanation
The Tupolev Tu-22M (NATO reporting name: Backfire) is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing, long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau. During the Cold War, the Tu-22M was operated by the Soviet Air Force in a strategic bombing role, and by the Soviet Naval Aviation in a long-range maritime anti-shipping role. As of 2014 more than 100 Tu-22Ms are in use.
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Question added 2018-05-07