Aye, she combined elements of the old and the new to perfection. A mach 2-capable variable geometry bomber with muscular intakes like a MiG-25 and a number of guns in her tail for old timers.
@@kiDkiDkiD12 Russians also had a plane similar to the B1, called a T160 white swan. Both planes are utterly beautiful to a aero nut such as myself. My first love, and favorite is the Convair B58 Hustler.
@@BigBear81 It's very fast... as was the F-14. Variable Geometry wings have some advantages, but at the cost of fuel consumption. It's ground and sea attack capabilities rated high on fear factor but avionics were a generation behind NATO type counterparts. That does not take away ANY attack characteristics of its potential.
@@billyost1479 What do you think or what have you heard about Russia's 5th Generation fighter jets? Will it give the US F-22 Raptor a run for it's money?
Speaking as a very nationalistic American, I've always loved the look of this plane, no U.S. plane compares! It looks like a cross between a gigantic mig 25 and a ginormous mig 27, very aggressive and intimidating in appearance!
Obviously you know NOTHING of the F-15. It can out maneuver, out distance, climb higher, faster and farther with next gen software, hardware and missiles. The SU-22 can NOT fly to 70,000 feet. Nor can it attack ground targets more than 47kms away. It's avionics really did suck.
Personally, the TU-22 looks like a mix of Mig-23 swing wing technology and an over sized A-5C Vigilante The raw power of the afterburners is still impressive.
@@navyhmc8302 I looked up the A-5C and I agree that they look very similar, the mig 27 is based on the mig 23 and the nose cone and the rudder look almost identical to those on the tu-22. The intakes and twin engines greatly resemble the mig 25, I just wanted to keep it Russian. Such a fantastic looking plane! I'm not arguing with you, I'm just pointing out where I'm coming from, I appreciate your reply.
Andrei Tupolev and his team were sure geniuses. They had jet fuel running through their veins. Like all old aircraft designers. They lived for aviation. Today, aircraft designers only live for money.
@Tony Winikerei T-22M is 60s design and B1-A and B1-B late 70s,early 80s. Versions M0, M1 and M2 was strategic bombers this bombers could refuel in flight! Russia had the upper hand in late 70s! CCCP -USA signed the agreement SALT and SALT2,and Russian must dismount refuel-system from TU-22M2 and version M3 was automatic planned without refuel. In 1975 had USA nothing like TU-22M2 Mach2 strategic bomber, only low skilled B-52 after canceled XB-70.
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On 70s T-22M was long-range strategic bomber. USSR and USA signed treaty SALT1 and the consequence was reduce the status of these aircraft . Russians must remove refueling tube. Versions M0,M1,M2 had this possibility fly around the Globe.This M3 version was produced without this tube. First fly 1977. Range 7000km.
As being a aircraft designer its engine and the design is one of its kind even if same China or any other like u.s wanna copy, but will not be same structure. 👍
Always wondered about the idea of a version fitted out as a bomber interceptor...it certainly had the speed for it and a LOT more range than a MiG-25...not to mention the payload to carry many, many more AA-6 or AA-9-type missiles. Would be a throwback to days when specialized versions of daytime bombers like the Ju-88 served, at night, as interceptors...because they were the only aircraft fast enough while being large enough to accommodate both the needed armament and radar.
They already had a plane like that. The Tu-128. This thing is way too big. Big is expensive, uses a ton of fuel . It's also slower than a fighter, not even Mach 2, it takes forever to accelerate (and would be even slower with missiles all over it), and has a much lower rate of climb. It also has no maneuverability either. Just hanging and bunch of missiles all over a jet and hanging out in the sky hoping enemies come through isn't really good policy.
What’s the fuel consumption for this beast? Those engines look like it would have to tow a trailer just to have enough jet fuel to make it around the block.
@@nmcg2587 There’s a method to the NATO code names. First letter B means it’s a bomber (Backfire, Bear). First letter F means it’s a fighter (Foxbat, Fishbed), etc.
The guy at 0:35 did exactly what anyone would want to do
You are very attentive🤣🤣🤣🤣, I didn't even notice how he jumped
It is a tradition, before each takeoff, a technician hits the plane at the wingtip.
@@ark_dd438 what is that called
@@bananakampreto3033 no name for it, just a tradition. For technicians, their planes are like pets.
It’s a guy thing
Can you imagine how sweet those blue afterburners would look at night? WOW!
There are a few night videos on yt
1:57 sound of Soloviev D-30KP engines shutting down
used in IL-76, Tu-154, IL-62
those blue afterburners are absolutely stunning
The sound too just before the blue kicks in, sounds like the jet is powering down..
@@robalston590 that's the sound of jet in foreground
temperatures are higher when the flame is blue, considerably higher than an orange flame
@@thomasgellos1732 possible
@@omaramalou172 It is the jet in the foreground.
From a design point of view, this is a fantastic looking plane, and those afterburners are awesome.
The nose is a bit unusual, but it does not spoil it, hah//)
As a United States citizen, I declare this aircraft too sexy.
Aye, she combined elements of the old and the new to perfection. A mach 2-capable variable geometry bomber with muscular intakes like a MiG-25 and a number of guns in her tail for old timers.
I second your opinion. That is one bad ass looking aircraft. The blue flamed after burners really top it off.
Looks great on radar!
no its not lol. The B1 looks way better
@@kiDkiDkiD12 Russians also had a plane similar to the B1, called a T160 white swan. Both planes are utterly beautiful to a aero nut such as myself.
My first love, and favorite is the Convair B58 Hustler.
From the UK, this is a truly AWESOME machine. Cold War CLASSIC.
Hulls of ships and aeroplane frames don't get outdated,equipment like avionics can be upgraded easily,which is the case here.
Откуда? Откуда?!))
Ту22м3 из СССР и до сих пор служит на вооружении России
As the late DeForest Kelley said at the end of Star Trek VI: "by God, that's a big ship"
Massive thumbs up for the blue afterburners!!
Who else was waiting to see the engines backfire? 🤦🏽♂️
No aircraft enthusiast was.
Ponch426Hemi yeah, very disappointing
That's the only reason I clicked on it!
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Me I didn't hear it Back fire i was waiting for the KA POW
Awesome plane... this plane has a soul 👍
These Planes are absolutely stunning, the Russians make fantastic Aircraft!!
I also love the Kalov Ka 26 Helicoptor.
Fuel drinker looks good.
Kamov
Thank you my friend for correcting my mistake.
@@peterfrazer1943 👍
Totally awesome video , those blue afterburners are so cool !! wicked aircraft !!
Amazing..... I want 5 of this for the Greek air force.....!
Ещё один красавчик-самолёт!!!
The blue afterburner flame makes it look like it's burning natural gas instead of jet fuel.😊
Maybe the russian type is raffined in an another way?
@Dreamweaver 787 That's the startrek technology combined with adblue and bluetooth.
blue flame with afterburner...??? amazing!!
Wow! That is one amazing aircraft and I love the sound!
I think it’s cool when the afterburners turn blue. Pretty powerful.
Это наша птица... Всем ачинцам огромный привет!
Comrade's welcome aboard. We will be flying in a TU-22M3 today. Though American technology from the 1980's I think we have maybe mastered it.
Один из красивейших самолётов независимо от типа.
Something always so charismatic about Soviet jets. And just plain cool.
That bird is AWESOME.
I studied this bird in the early eighties while serving in Germany.
Bill Yost What did you learn?
@@BigBear81
It's very fast... as was the F-14. Variable Geometry wings have some advantages, but at the cost of fuel consumption.
It's ground and sea attack capabilities rated high on fear factor but avionics were a generation behind NATO type counterparts. That does not take away ANY attack characteristics of its potential.
@@billyost1479 What do you think or what have you heard about Russia's 5th Generation fighter jets? Will it give the US F-22 Raptor a run for it's money?
Чудо!!!!Инженерной мысли!!!Сколько лет смотрю,и не пойму,как они летают!!!!)))
I love those blue smokeless turbofan after burners.
That is one very cool looking aircraft!
Man that's one sweet looking ride
Always loved the looks of this bird.
IMHO the best looking plane ever. And it is a great one, too.
Looks like a plane Dr.Quest would fly in in " Jonny Quest." Beautiful bomber, like those blue after burners.
Im a Brit and I have to say I love Soviet bombers, they look so damn mean! The Tu-95 Bear is the daddy in my opinion though...
2:26 - the Eyes of Megatron
I like the beauty of the B1B Lancer better
That thing has the radar signature of an apartment building!
Beautiful flying monster.
Perfect brisk design aircraft.
Beautiful design!
But simply the best - !!!! and all - !!!! Thank you !!!
Speaking as a very nationalistic American, I've always loved the look of this plane, no U.S. plane compares! It looks like a cross between a gigantic mig 25 and a ginormous mig 27, very aggressive and intimidating in appearance!
The blue ring of flame on those engines is unreal!
Obviously you know NOTHING of the F-15.
It can out maneuver, out distance, climb higher, faster and farther with next gen software, hardware and missiles.
The SU-22 can NOT fly to 70,000 feet. Nor can it attack ground targets more than 47kms away. It's avionics really did suck.
Personally, the TU-22 looks like a mix of Mig-23 swing wing technology and an over sized A-5C Vigilante The raw power of the afterburners is still impressive.
@@billyost1479 What is the point arguing with you when you don't know difference between Su-22 and Tu-22.
@@navyhmc8302 I looked up the A-5C and I agree that they look very similar, the mig 27 is based on the mig 23 and the nose cone and the rudder look almost identical to those on the tu-22. The intakes and twin engines greatly resemble the mig 25, I just wanted to keep it Russian. Such a fantastic looking plane! I'm not arguing with you, I'm just pointing out where I'm coming from, I appreciate your reply.
КАКОЙ ТЫ КРАСИВЫЙ-СОЛНЦЕ МОЕ!
I am American but wow what a amazing plane sounds like a rocket ,great plane Russia.
Andrei Tupolev and his team were sure geniuses. They had jet fuel running through their veins. Like all old aircraft designers. They lived for aviation. Today, aircraft designers only live for money.
@Tony Winikerei You can't compare and B-1 with a Tu-22M. And, if military aircraft were about "good looking" we all were fucked.
@Tony Winikerei T-22M is 60s design and B1-A and B1-B late 70s,early 80s. Versions M0, M1 and M2 was strategic bombers this bombers could refuel in flight!
Russia had the upper hand in late 70s!
CCCP -USA signed the agreement SALT and SALT2,and Russian must dismount refuel-system from TU-22M2 and version M3 was automatic planned without refuel. In 1975 had USA nothing like TU-22M2 Mach2 strategic bomber, only low skilled B-52 after canceled XB-70.
@@Tengri30 this is a very sexy aircraft. I believe the USA aircraft are much "meaner" looking.
@@Philc231 I'll give you that, soviet aircraft often had a exotic look, just look at the passanger jet like the Tu-154 series.
Nice target drone
Silly question: why are the flames blue exiting out of the afterburners? Only seen orange/yellow before.
It s a diesel engine,they put ad blue in it.
Какой красавец!!!!♡
Wow .. what a machine..I wish touching and flying..👍👌
It’s a ground lover / under powered!
amazing
The blue flames are beautiful
Good lookin plane! reminds me of a James Bond movie.
What's the fuel economy like??
Blue afterburner is awesome
Kinda looks like an old Hoover vacuum cleaner I had back on the 70s, expect the jet is quieter. 😆
Are there no eject seats on this badass?
Looks like a cross btween f4 and f35???
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What sort of plane is this? Never seen it before.
Gee what a great looking machine ? Great video thanks for sharing Australia
That's one sleek looking aircraft.
Nice plane and beautifull perfect burning afterburners
so beautiful craft 😍
AWESOME
The other planes used to roll their eyes when the Backfire bragged about the size of its intakes.
Beautiful 😍
That guy high fived the 22 on its wing before take off
Can any Russian air force (ex or currently serving) personnel tell me why the blue afterburner? Would love to know.
On 70s T-22M was long-range strategic bomber. USSR and USA signed treaty SALT1 and the consequence was reduce the status of these aircraft . Russians must remove refueling tube. Versions M0,M1,M2 had this possibility fly around the Globe.This M3 version was produced without this tube. First fly 1977. Range 7000km.
As being a aircraft designer its engine and the design is one of its kind even if same China or any other like u.s wanna copy, but will not be same structure. 👍
She certainly is a big girl!
Even in the bright sunlight, you can still see the blue glow of the afterburner flame holders deep inside the burner cans. Nice catch.
What a monster.
That thing must guzzle so much fuel.
Just look at the width of the fuselage and the size of that tail!
No it gets 100 miles to the gal. 😂
Why does it sound like the engines' power is cut off during reheat?
I'd love 2 Tu-22.
The Russians sure do design some of the most striking looking planes, amazing.
@Thinker , that's an interesting position - comparing planes to countries...
@Thinker , lol name the countries designing bombers, besides usa)
Love the bear in the background!
The Bear and the Piaggio P180
What a machine
Thing is gorgeous.
What a ludicrous looking thing, from the front it looks like my ride on mower -and just as scary.
Always wondered about the idea of a version fitted out as a bomber interceptor...it certainly had the speed for it and a LOT more range than a MiG-25...not to mention the payload to carry many, many more AA-6 or AA-9-type missiles. Would be a throwback to days when specialized versions of daytime bombers like the Ju-88 served, at night, as interceptors...because they were the only aircraft fast enough while being large enough to accommodate both the needed armament and radar.
It has nothing to do with MiG-25, or MiG-31, where from are you ppl coming with that beats me
They already had a plane like that. The Tu-128. This thing is way too big. Big is expensive, uses a ton of fuel . It's also slower than a fighter, not even Mach 2, it takes forever to accelerate (and would be even slower with missiles all over it), and has a much lower rate of climb. It also has no maneuverability either. Just hanging and bunch of missiles all over a jet and hanging out in the sky hoping enemies come through isn't really good policy.
From some angles it resembles the ill-fated TSR 2.
lardyify TSR2. 40 years in front of its time.
India would definitely love to buy that.
The best looking Russian Bomber Aircraft along with the Tupolev TU160.
That is badass.
Big enough tires?
Love the afterburners. Blue Thunder!👍
Красавец !
What engines were powering in this TU-22M3 aircraft?
...powerful ones...
TU makes the best aircraft in the world...
Is this rear gun controlled remotely from cockpit ?
I believe its radar controlled.
My favorite Soviet bomber !
THAT is a heat seeking missiles wet dream. Just taxiing, did you notice the heat bloom coming off of the engines?
Every jet engine has it.
@@The_Touring_Jedi I spent four years in the Air Force overhauling J57, J79, and TF33 engines. I also worked in the Test Cell.
The after burner flames were blue?
Let's not forget the TSR2 which is an awesome looking aircraft and a world better that was shut down by the government of the day
Possibly the most Gothic, gorgeous Cold War Era bomber. Superb ! And sooo Russian.
better Swan white TU-160
Wht do you mean by backfire
Мощный👍
Raw power. Just love it. It is all about the beak!
Gorgeous beast ! Amazing plane
Не дай Бох. спасибо Вам Россия за Защиту
When the hell did the backfire happen?
What’s the fuel consumption for this beast? Those engines look like it would have to tow a trailer just to have enough jet fuel to make it around the block.
It drinks about 54,000 kg of jet fuel in 7,000 km, or 7.7 kg/km. A 747-400 drinks roughly 21 kg/km.
Wonderful bird.
I was waiting for a backfire but it never happened.
Then I realized he was talking about the afterburners lighting up - Duh-oh!
nato code name for aircraft is Backfire
@@tanagra2 Duh-oh x2
@@nmcg2587 No problem ... Have a great day.
@@nmcg2587 There’s a method to the NATO code names. First letter B means it’s a bomber (Backfire, Bear). First letter F means it’s a fighter (Foxbat, Fishbed), etc.