- First flight1952
- Introduction1956
- StatusOperational
- Number built500+
Specifications
01
Crew & dimensions
- Crew
- 6–7; pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, communications system operator, navigator, tail gunner, plus additional navigator, depending on mission profile.
- Length
- 46.2 m
- Wingspan
- 50.1 m
- Height
- 12.12 m
02
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 925 km/h
- Range
- 15,000 km
- Service ceiling
- 13,716 m
03
Powerplant
- Powerplant
- 4 × Kuznetsov NK-12 turboprop engines
04
Armament
- Armament
- Guns: 2 × 23 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23 autocannon in tail turret; Missiles: Up to 15000 kg, including the Kh-20, Kh-22, and Kh-55/101/102, or 8 Kh-101/102 cruise missiles mounted on underwing pylons.