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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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DESIGNER
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OKB Tupolev
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COUNTRY
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Russia
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TYPE
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Long range Bomber
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CREW
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4
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POWER-PLANT
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Two bypass engine ΝΚ-22
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Thrust, kgf
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2 x 22.000
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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41,16
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Height, m
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11,15
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Wing span, m
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- minimum 20ο
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34,28
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- maximum 65ο
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23,30
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Wing area, m2
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- minimum 20ο
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183,58
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- maximum 65ο
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175,78
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WEIGHT
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Maximum take-off, kg
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126.000
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Normal take-off, kg
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112.000
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, (10.000 m), km/h
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2.300
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Cruising speed, (missile Kh-22Μ-Tu-22M2), km/h
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900
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Service ceiling, m
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13.300
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ARMAMENT
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1 x 23 mm cannon GSh-23. Warload-24.000 kg (maximum).
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