Russia Tu-22M Fleet Update

Russia - Russian Air Force

Date April 19, 2024
Country 🇷🇺 Russia
Force Russian Air Force
Aircraft Tu-22M (Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire)
Change -1 active

Description

Crashed near Stavropol due to an engine fire; one of four crew members died after ejection.

Source

Photo of Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Profile drawing of Tupolev Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire