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The Tupolev Tu-16 (USAF/DOD reporting name Type 39; [2] NATO reporting name: Badger) [3] is a twin-engined jet strategic heavy bomber used by the Soviet Union. It has been flown for almost 70 years. It has been flown for almost 70 years.
The H-6 is a license-built version of the Soviet Tupolev Tu-16 and remains the primary bomber aircraft of the People's Republic of China. Delivery of the Tu-16 to China began in 1958, and a license production agreement with the Soviets was signed in the late 1950s. By November 2020, the PLAAF had as many as 231, and continued to build the aircraft.
The regiment, previously operating Tu-16 and Tu-22M3 strategic bombers, was the first unit to receive the Tu-160. Squadron deployments to Long Range Aviation began that same month. The Tu-160's first public appearance in a parade came in 1989. During 1989 and 1990, a total of 44 world speed flight records in its weight class were set.
The H-6 is derived from the Tupolev Tu-16 bomber, which the Soviet Union introduced into service in the early 1950s and was given the NATO code name Badger. China began building these aircraft ...
Tupolev Tu-154M. Tu-104 "Camel" medium-range airliner developed from the Tu-16; Tu-114 Rossiya "Cleat" long-range airliner developed from the Tu-95; Tu-116 two Tu-95 bombers fitted with passenger cabins; Tu-124 "Cookpot" a short-haul jet airliner developed from the Tu-104; Tu-134 "Crusty" a rear-engine evolution of the Tu-124
Tupolev Tu-16: 1,507+ 1954–1993: Badger: Tupolev Tu-22 "Shilo" ~250-300: 1962: Blinder: Excludes Tu-22M 'Backfire', Includes trainers. Tupolev Tu-22M ~500: 1972: Backfire: Tupolev Tu-73: 1: 1947–1948: n/a: Enlarged Tu-72 naval bomber. Tupolev Tu-80: 1: 1949: n/a: Improved Tu-4. Tupolev Tu-82/Tu-22: 1 – Butcher: Tupolev Tu-85: 2 – Barge ...
Tupolev '88' initial prototype of the Tu-16; also known as Aircraft 'N' Tupolev '89' prototype reconnaissance variant of the Tu-14; Tupolev '90' prototype turboprop version of the Tu-16; Tupolev '92' initial prototype of the Tu-16R; Tupolev '93' proposed version of Tu-14T with VK-5 or VK-7 engines; Tupolev '94' prototype turboprop version of ...
This is a list of NATO reporting name/ASCC names for bombers, with Soviet Union and Chinese designations. Bombers had names starting with the letter "B"; single-syllable words denoted propeller driven aircraft (piston and turboprop engines), while two syllable words were used for jets.