The second prototype of the deeply modernized Tu-22M3M took off in Kazan

The second prototype of the deeply modernized long-range missile-bomber Tu-22M3M first flew from the airfield of the Kazan aircraft plant. It is reported "Interfax".

As the press service explained, the purpose of the flight was to evaluate the take-off and landing characteristics of the modernized aircraft and to check the operation of the information-control system of control of the second sample.

Tupolev will launch test flights on Tu-22M3M in the near future

- said in a statement.

Recall that the first prototype Tu-22M3M took to the air on December 28, 2018. The flight took place at an altitude of 1500 meters and lasted 37 minutes.

Earlier it was reported that in 2020 joint state tests of the Tu-22M3M with the participation of two aircraft will begin, and the delivery of deeply modernized aircraft to the troops is planned from 2021.

A new digital navigation, radio equipment, a new communication system, as well as an updated control system are installed on the missile carrier weapons and information management complex, with a significant part of the new avionics equipment (avionics) unified with the Tu-160.

It was previously reported that the deeply modernized multi-mode Tu-22M3M bomber-bombers will receive a space communications system and the ability to receive target designations during the flight. In addition, to increase the radius of the flight, a refueling rod is installed on the aircraft, which allows for refueling in the air. Also during the modernization of the aircraft will be able to use new modern missiles.

Recall that at present more than a hundred Tu-22M3 missile carriers are part of the Russian Aerospace Forces. The modernization of missile carriers launched in 2018.

Comments

[Ravil_Asnafovich]

Very good, in its class a very necessary plane in the VKS.

[NEXUS]

Quote: Ravil_Asnafovich

Very good, in its class a very necessary plane in the VKS.

As long as he does not have an adequate replacement, then yes, he needs it. But we must understand that the Soviet backlog is not rubber and far from eternal.

[newcomer]

It does not seem to be. If the MIG41 project is being implemented, then aviation will move to a completely different plane with other capabilities.

[NEXUS]

Quote: newbie

If the MIG41 project is being implemented

See how much the SU-57 project is being implemented. MIG-41 - this project is much more complicated, both in terms of creation and in implementation. And then tests, refinements, tests again, etc. That is, we are talking about at least 30 years, no less. I think during this time something new will be created to replace the 22nd, or they will be removed altogether as an aviation class (I'm talking about tactical bombers), taking into account which missiles are being created and will be created in the not-so-distant future.

[newcomer]

I agree with you about the long way from the idea to the production model. While the MIG41 project (which is underway) will be implemented, we will fly on the M3M. I think about 20/25 he will still live quietly. And you correctly grasped my idea / suggestion that with the implementation of the 41st project, the continent class. Rocket carriers can be sent to the museum.

[Piramidon]

Quote: NEXUS

they will be created to replace the 22nd, or will be removed altogether as an aviation class (I'm talking about tactical bombers)

It seems that the Tu-22M3 was mainly planned to be used as an anti-ship. It is not for nothing that they are called "aircraft carrier killers" and are armed with naval aviation. Well, the MiG-41 is not a dark horse at all, but a BLACK horse, about which so far everything is at the level of rumors and information from "sources close to the defense industry complex (the Government, the Ministry of Defense, grannies at the entrance and Internet experts)"

[Borik]

The second prototype of a deeply modernized long-range missile bomber

What a nafig he was "experienced" when he began to enter service in the distant 74 year. Specifically, the TU-22M3 in 1978. Maybe just deeply modernized.

[Genry]

Quote: NEXUS

As long as he does not have an adequate replacement, then yes, he needs it.

May he never be replaced. This is a special branch of military aviation, like fighters and attack aircraft. If a new aircraft appears, it will be different as the MiG-25 and MiG-31. But in fact this is the third iteration of the Tu-22 (Tu-22 .... Tu-22Mh .... Tu-22M3M).

[Paranoid50]

In addition, to increase the radius of the flight, a refueling rod is installed on the aircraft, which allows for refueling in the air.

Voila.

[Alex777]

The filling bar was originally.
Then they removed it to make the "partners" happy.
But where did this infa come from - very interesting:

Recall that at present more than a hundred Tu-22M3 missile carriers are part of the Russian Aerospace Forces.

According to open data, the Tu-22M3 is one and a half times less.

[Paranoid50]

Quote: Alex777

The filling bar was originally.

Yes. I mean, there was a lot of controversy on the topic of "return-not return" - they did, which is very good.

Quote: Alex777

But where did this infa come from - very interesting:

Apparently from the source.

[Aristarkh Lyudvigovich]

Something is lucky for residents of the private sector located near the aircraft factory. Can admire missile carriers.

[K-50]

Quote: Aristarkh Ludwigovich

Something is lucky for residents of the private sector located near the aircraft factory. Can admire missile carriers.

And, probably, enjoy the "musical trill" of their engines at the takeoff afterburner.
Some are best seen from afar.

[Aristarkh Lyudvigovich]

There is also enough noise at the landing. Especially if it's a Tu-160.

[venik]

Quote: Aristarkh Lyudvigovich

Something is lucky for residents of the private sector located near the aircraft factory. Can admire missile carriers.

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Yeah! And at the same time, insert NEW glasses !!!

[iouris]

City of contrasts.

[K-50]

In addition, to increase the radius of the flight, a refueling rod is installed on the aircraft, which allows for refueling in the air.

At one time, the pin ups was asked not to put this equipment, since it transferred the Tu-22s to the category of strategic ones, and then they carefully monitored parity and tried not to violate it on both sides, both the USSR and the USA.
This is now pin dossy everyone has lost and forgot about the signed Agreements and the obligations of the parties with them arising.
For how something could not be created, similar to the weapons of Russia, immediately cries: "let's add to the forbidden weapon!"

[universe1]

Second? This is the scale! You don’t think, I’m not some kind of troll, it’s just very ridiculous in comparison with a potential adversary.

[Sky strike fighter]

it's just very funny all this in comparison with a potential adversary.

A potential enemy (USA) has about 150 strategic bombers in service, we have 138. If you are not aware and something is funny to you.

[Aleksandr1971]

Unfortunately, we have by no means 138 strategists. Our strategists are only Tu-95 and Tu-160. Because the Tu-22 and its modifications do not apply to strategists. He has no intercontinental range. Namely, this parameter does or does not make the bomber strategic.
Nevertheless, the Tu-22 and its modifications are very necessary for work on nearby US bases, on US allies in Eurasia. And especially this bomber is required by naval aviation. Therefore, it would be useful or to resume the production of Tu-22M3M at least 50-100 new units. Or develop and put into service a more advanced project (at a time when the government will find money for this)

[Alex777]

So among the Jankers, of all B-1 percent, 15 percent can fly into the air.

[Gogia]

All morning growled around. Zadolbal already :))) A couple of times he even spotted it ...

[Paranoid50]

Quote: Gogia

He even spotted it a couple of times ...

They didn’t take for escort?

[mitroha]

Really happy that the work is underway and that new or deeply modernized equipment leaves the shops of the country. But as soon as you look at the dates and dates, the teeth themselves begin to grit. Well, why is everything so slow that R&D is that of production. After all, it turns out even where there is funding, and then they manage to drag out. It is time, when appointing project managers, to introduce personal responsibility, up to criminal responsibility. Well, how else to push production? Of course, now I’m not so much about Kazan residents as about the situation in the industry as a whole

[codetalker]

Are we in a hurry somewhere? Hurry - you make people laugh.

[mitroha]

You, apparently not. And the fact that equipment often generates a resource and is written off faster than a replacement comes, eventually leads to the lack of the required number in the troops. What negatively affects the country's defense

[codetalker]

Are there any examples of “holes” in the country's defense that have formed in this way? Not in theory, but in fact.

[mitroha]

Is the current state of the Navy enough for you?

[codetalker]

No, not enough.

[mitroha]

Well then, make an effort on yourself, and look among the publicly available information. I did not engage in search engines

[codetalker]

In your reasoning, unfortunately, there is no specificity, only emotions. In particular, concepts such as quickly or slowly should be characterized. For example, from what you wrote, you can offer to take the following situations for “slow”: the existing equipment has been decommissioned, but a new one has not been introduced to replace it and this is not planned in the near future. It should also be added: some kind of threat of a military nature arose, and the corresponding response to it did not arrive in time.
So the question arises: was any military equipment disabled, but nothing came to replace it? You talked about the fleet. What, in the formation there are no submarines? Or ships? Or are they not equipped with weapons systems?
Or, for example, all the fighters were decommissioned, but not a single new one was built?

[Romario_Argo]

Currently, the Russian Aerospace Forces have more than a hundred Tu-22M3 missile carriers

according to wikipedia for 2018 in the VKS there were 61 Tu-22M3 bomber
and judging by this article for 2020, more than 100 Tu-22M3 boards
it is + 17 Tu-160M, + 60 Tu-95MS / M = already impressive 177

[Pereira]

Type 40 pcs in two years built? Roma, are you not from United Russia?

[Romario_Argo]

most likely 40 Tu-22M3 units could only be built up due to equipment storage bases
with subsequent modernization

[codetalker]

Experts, ay! Who followed this subject, prompt please. Is it only planned to upgrade existing products or will they build a certain amount from scratch? And how much are we talking about? I remember there was information in the media about plans to modernize 30 units. Perhaps later more accurate information was published?
Thank you in advance!

[Mister who]

The news is good, bombers are always needed, I hope at the top they look ahead and think about high-altitude, unmanned bombers, because progress does not stand still. Robots on the nose or wherever.

[Anchonsha]

Remarkably, our modernized Tu-22s also extended the time of the years to the 30th