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Tupolev Tu-22M, a Russian variable-wing supersonic jet bomber first flown in 1969. It was designed for potential use in war against the NATO countries, where it was known by the designation “Backfire.” Andrey N. Tupolev, Soviet aircraft designer, 1968. Tupolev Tu-114 turboprop airliner, prior to a flight carrying Soviet officials from Moscow to New York City in 1959. Tu-144
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Also Known As ANTK Tupolev • ANTK imeni A.N. Tupoleva • OKB-156
Headquarters Moscow
Areas Of Involvement aerospace industry • bomber • Tupolev Tu-144 • Tu-16 • Tu-160 Blackjack • design • Tu-4 • commercial aircraft • Tu-2 • Tupolev Tu-22M • Tu-95

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Tupolev Tu-22M, a Russian variable-wing supersonic jet bomber first flown in 1969. It was designed for potential use in war against the NATO countries, where it was known by the designation “Backfire.”
Andrey N. Tupolev, Soviet aircraft designer, 1968.
Tupolev Tu-114 turboprop airliner, prior to a flight carrying Soviet officials from Moscow to New York City in 1959.
Tu-144
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