The Tu-22M3 ‘Backfire’ was the latest version of the Tu-22M family. It was equipped with two NK-25 engines, replacing the original NK-22s and making the aircraft capable of Mach 1 at low level and a max speed of Mach 2.05. Also the maximum wing sweep was increased to 65 degrees. The Tu-22M3 was armed with a new Kh-22. No Tu-22M Backfires were exported. Russia was the biggest operator of the type. The Ukraine was the only other operator, having inherited a large number from the Soviet Union. All of them were scrapped in 2005.
Please see the paint guides below for Trumpeter’s suggested colors.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/72
Length: 23.3”
Wingspan: 18.73”
Total Parts: 398
- Assembly and painting required
- Decals
- 15 sprues, upper fuselage, lower fuselage and one nose cone
- Clear parts
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Paint Guides:
Insignia White
Silver
Burnt Iron
Insignia Red
Interior Green
Tire Black
Flat Black
Medium Sea Grey
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