Although the Tu-16 began as a high-altitude, free-fall bomber, in the mid-1950s, it was equipped to carry early Soviet cruise missiles. The Tu-16KS-1 (Badger-B) version could carry AS-1 missiles over a combat radius of 1,800 km (1,100 mi).

2024年2月20日 · Tu-16의 배치로 마침내 소련은 미국 본토를 폭격할 수 있는 전략폭격기 의 획득에 성공했다. 이는 핵전쟁에서 일방적으로 미국에게 쳐맞아야 했던 암울한 상황을 단번에 만회했다는 것을 의미하는 것으로, 비록 여전히 질적 숫적으로 열세에 놓여있긴 하지만 일방적으로 흘러가는 핵전쟁 시나리오의 균형을 잡았다는 데 커다란 의의가 있다. 소련은 최초로 개발해낸 …

2018年12月12日 · From the 1960s to the early 1990s, the Soviet Air Force and Navy - as well as several other global military services - operate the technological success that was the Tupolev Tu-16 strategic bomber (codenamed "Badger" by NATO).

Although the Tu-16 began as a high-altitude, free-fall bomber, in the mid-1950s it was equipped to carry early Soviet cruise missiles. The Tu-16KS-1 (Badger-B) version could carry AS-1 missiles over a combat radius of 1,800 km (1,125 mi).

2025年1月24日 · A new era in Russian long-range aviation was opened by the Tu-16 aircraft - the first Soviet long-range bomber with a turbojet engine and the world's second serial aircraft of this class. Work on the design of a jet engine intended to replace the Tu-4 piston aircraft was launched at the Design Bureau of A. N. Tupolev in 1948.

Badger-G - Tu-16K-11-16-- The Badger G has the concurrent capability of carrying two Kelt AS-5 (125 nm) or two AS-6 (300 nm) air-to-surface missiles suspended beneath the wings and dropping bombs from an internal bomb bay. The new missile system K-11-16 with KSR-2 (AS-5B) and KSR-11 (AS-5B) missiles and the "Rubin-1" radar system was developed ...

2020年7月7日 · One of Russia’s first effective jet bombers, the Tupolev Tu-16 has enjoyed a frontline service career matched by few other types. The Tu-16 was made possible by the development of the Mikulin AM-3 turbojet, which also powered the …

2011年3月27日 · Tu-16K & Tu-16KSR 'Badger-G' Soviet Navy bombers similar to the 'Badger-A' and able to carry bombs internally while also armed with KSR-2 or KS-5 missiles under each wing

The Tu-16K and Tu-16KS are versions optimized for release of cruise missiles. The Tu-16Ye is an electronic intelligence aircraft and the Tu-16P is an airborne jamming platform. The Tu-16R and Tu-16RM are reconnaissance and maritime patrol aircraft respectively.

2024年11月1日 · Tu-16K: Armed with air-launched anti-ship missiles, enhancing its ability to target naval vessels. These modifications underscored the flexibility of the Tu-16 platform, allowing it to serve in various roles well into the late 20th century.