Tu-22M3 getting use with Kinzhal too

[Worrazen]

https://tass.com/defense/1011683

 

"The tests are needed to see whether it [the bomber] will be capable of accelerating the missile and to get the results. For long-range aircraft pilots, the missile is sooner of the tactical scope but at the same time it has clear advantages by its capabilities of breaching enemy anti-ballistic missile defenses," the former commander said.

 

As the Russian general noted, the Kinzhal is a heavy missile designed precisely for long-range bombers.

 

"I believe it is speed that matters. The MiG-31 has higher supersonic speed than the Tu-22M3 but now that a possibility has emerged to test the missiles aboard a long-range plane, this has to be done. This will raise the combat potential of the Aerospace Force and add might to it," the former commander said.

 

 

 

Great to see this aircraft being found some new utility and not being a forgotten type, just great, I like it's shape and it kinda feels like a little brother to Tu-160.

Edited January 4, 2020 by Worrazen