Tupolev Tu-16

Military Airplanes

ICAO aircraft code TU16

Manufacturer Tupolev

Country Russia

The Tupolev Tu-16 (NATO reporting name: Badger) was a twin-engined jet strategic heavy bomber used by the Soviet Union.

Specifications

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Tupolev Tu-16 specifications

General

ICAO aircraft code

TU16

Manufacturer

Tupolev

Manufactured

1953 - 1962

Country

Russia

Aircraft performance

Engine:

2x Mikulin AM-3 M-500
Jet

Power:

21,000 pound-force

Max Cruise Speed:

570 Kts
1,056 Km/h

Travel range:

3,900 Nm
7,223 Kilometers

Service Ceiling:

42,000 feet

Rate of Climb:

2500 feet / minute
12.70meter / second

Weight & dimensions

Max Take Off Weight:

79,000 Kg
174,163 lbs

Max Landing Weight:

76,000 Kg
167,550 lbs

Max Payload:

9,000 Kg
19,841 lbs

Fuel Tank Capacity:

11,200 gallon
42,396 liter

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About the Tupolev Tu-16

The Tupolev Tu-16 (NATO reporting name: Badger) was a twin-engined jet strategic heavy bomber used by the Soviet Union. It has flown for more than 60 years, and the Chinese licence-built Xian H-6 remains in service with the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.