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    A Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger" and a F-4B of VF-96, in 1963
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    Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger E"
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    A PLAAF Xian HY-6 at the Zhuhai Airshow
  • Egyptian Tu-16 "Badger" Egyptian Tu-16 "Badger"
    Egyptian Tu-16 "Badger"
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    A Tu-16 "Badger G" with KSR-5 missile
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    Tupolev Tu-16
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    Xian H-6M
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    A Tu-16 with the Rubin-1k radar (Monino Air Force Museum)
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    Tupolev Tu-16K (1990)
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    At the Technical Museum of Togliatti (Russia)
  • Xian H-6H (PLAAF) Xian H-6H (PLAAF)
    Xian H-6H (PLAAF)
  • A Tu-16K-10 "Badger C" flying past USS Ranger in 1989 A Tu-16K-10 "Badger C" flying past USS Ranger in 1989
    A Tu-16K-10 "Badger C" flying past USS Ranger in 1989
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    Tupolev Tu-16K "badger"
  • A KS-1 Komet Missile (Tu-16KS "Badger-B" at the Indonesian Airforce Museum) A KS-1 Komet Missile (Tu-16KS "Badger-B" at the Indonesian Airforce Museum)
    A KS-1 Komet Missile (Tu-16KS "Badger-B" at the Indonesian Airforce Museum)
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    Tupolev Tu-16LL
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    Xian H-6 bombers at the China Aviation Museum in Beijing
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    Egyptian Tu-16 Badgers
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    A PLAAF Xian H-6M Over Changzhou
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    Technical Museum of Togliatti (Russia)
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    A Xian HY-6 refueling Chengdu J-10 jets at the 2015 China Victory Day Parade

Tupolev Tu-16

The Tupolev Tu-16 (NATO reporting name: Badger) was a twin-engined jet strategic bomber used by the Soviet Union. It has flown for more than 50 years, and the Chinese licence-built Xian H-6 remains in service with the People's Liberation Army Air Force.

Development

In the late 1940s, the Soviet Union was strongly committed to matching the United States in strategic bombing capability. The Soviets' only long-range bomber at the time was Tupolev's Tu-4 'Bull', a reverse-engineered version of the American B-29 Superfortress. The development of the extremely powerful Mikulin AM-3 turbojet led to the possibility of a large, jet-powered bomber.

The Tupolev design bureau began work on the Tu-88 ("Aircraft N") prototypes in 1950. The Tu-88 first flew on 27 April 1952. After winning a competition against the Ilyushin Il-46, it was approved for production in December 1952. The first production bombers entered service with Frontal Aviation in 1954, receiving the service designation Tu-16. It received the NATO reporting name Badger-A.

It had a new, large swept wing and two large Mikulin AM-3 turbojets, one in each wing root. It could carry a single massive FAB-9000 9,000-kg (19,800 lb) conventional bomb (the Russian equivalent of the British Grand Slam bomb) or various nuclear weapons to a range of around 4,800 km (3,000 mi).

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). These very large weapons were aerodynamically similar to the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 fighter, fitted with either a nuclear or conventional warhead, had a range of about 140 km (90 mi). They were intended for use primarily against US Navy aircraft carriers and other large surface ships. Subsequent Tu-16s were converted to carry later, more advanced missiles, while their designations changed several times.

A versatile design, the Tu-16 was built in numerous specialized variants for reconnaissance, maritime surveillance, electronic intelligence gathering (ELINT), and electronic warfare (ECM). A total of 1,507 aircraft were constructed in three plants in the Soviet Union, in 1954–1962. A civilian adaptation, the Tupolev Tu-104, saw passenger service with Aeroflot. The Tu-16 was also exported to Indonesia, Egypt, and Iraq. It continued to be used by the Air Forces and naval aviation of the Soviet Union and subsequently Russia until 1993.

Delivery of the Tu-16 to China began in 1958, and the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) license produced under the Chinese designation Xian H-6. At least 120 of these aircraft remain in service. On 14 May 1965, one of the PLAAF Tu-16 bombers carried out the first airborne nuclear weapon test inside China.

Production of the Tu-16

Plant City Production Years
No 22 Kazan 650
150 for the AVMF		 1953 to 1959
1961 to 1963
No 1 Kouibychev 543
No 64 Voronej 166 1955 to 1957

Variants

Among the main production variants of the Badger were the Tu-16 and Tu-16A bombers; Tu-16KS and Tu-16K-10 missile carriers; Tu-16SPS, "Elka", and Tu-16Ye ECM aircraft; Tu-16R reconnaissance aircraft; and Tu-16T torpedo bomber; others were produced from conversions. Individual aircraft could be modified several times, with designations changed, especially concerning missile-carrying aircraft.

  • "Aircraft 88" - Initial prototype.
  • "Aircraft 97" - Twin-engined long-range bomber development project of Tu-16 with two RD-5 engines.
  • "Aircraft 103" - Supersonic bomber development project of Tu-16 with four VD-7 AM-13 engines.
  • Badger A (Tu-16) – This is the basic configuration of the Tu-16 bomber deployed in 1954 to replace the Tu-4. Several modified models of this variant existed, all of which were known as Badger A in the West.
    • Tu-16A – Modified Tu-16s designed to carry nuclear bombs, one of main versions, with 453 built. Many of these were subsequently converted into other variants.
    • Tu-16Z – An early specialized version of the Tu-16 that served as airborne tankers (a refuelling method: wing-to-wing), though retaining their medium bomber role.
    • Tu-16G (Tu-104G) – Fast air mail model, Aeroflot aircrew training version.
    • Tu-16N – A dedicated tanker version for Tu-22/Tu-22M bombers, with probe and drogue system. Entered service in 1963. Similar aircraft Tu-16NN converted from Tu-16Z.
    • Tu-16T – Limited production maritime strike version (torpedo bomber), that served in the Soviet Naval Aviation, and carried torpedoes, mines and depth charges. 76 built and some more converted. All units subsequently converted into Tu-16S configuration.
    • Tu-16S – A lifeboat carrier version used for search and rescue operations.
    • Tu-16Ye – These were equipped with heavy electronic warfare and electronic intelligence (ELINT) equipment.
  • Badger B (Tu-16KS) – Variant designed as a launch platform for two AS-1 Kennel/KS-1 Komet missiles. 107 built in 1954–1958, served with the Soviet Naval Aviation, Egypt and Indonesia. Soviet ones later converted with newer missiles.
  • Badger C (Tu-16K-10) – Another Naval Aviation variant, units of this version carried a single AS-2 Kipper/K-10S anti-ship missile. 216 built in 1958–1963. It differed from other variants in having a radar in a nose. A further development, the Tu-16K-10-26, carried a single K-10S and two KSR-2 or KSR-5 AS-6 Kingfish missiles (K-26 missile complex). Some were later converted into ELINT platforms.
  • Badger D (Tu-16RM-1) – Maritime reconnaissance model with ELINT equipment; 23 converted from Tu-16K-10. It retained its radar in a nose and could guide K-10S missiles, fired from other planes, at targets.
  • Badger E (Tu-16R) – Reconnaissance version of the airframe, with ELINT equipment, first of all meant for maritime reconnaissance. It could guide KS missiles.
    • Tu-16RM-2 – modified Tu-16R, serving in the Naval Aviation. It could guide KSR-2 missiles.
    • Tu-16KRM – Launch platforms for target drones (a variant of Tu-16K-26).
  • Badger F (Tu-16RM-2) – Another reconnaissance version based on the −16R/RM but with the addition of external ELINT equipment.
  • Badger G (Tu-16K/Tu-16KSR) – Serving in the Naval Aviation, these were conversions from earlier models. These were designed to carry bombs in internal bays in addition to carrying air-to-surface missiles externally, such as the AS-5 Kelt and AS-6 Kingfish. There existed numerous variants, designated either from carried missile complex (K-11, K-16 and K-26) or from missiles of these complexes (KSR-11, KSR-2 and KSR-5). Following further modifications, they were also given suffixes. Main variants:
    • Tu-16KSR-2 – carrying the K-16 complex (two KSR-2 missiles). Used from 1962. Similar aircraft, converted from other variants, were designated Tu-16K-16.
    • Tu-16K-11-16 – carrying the K-16 complex (KSR-2 missiles) or the K-11 complex (two anti-radar KSR-11 missiles). Used from 1962. Similar aircraft were designated Tu-16KSR-2-11. Over 440 Tu-16 could carry the K-16 or K-11 complex.
    • Tu-16K-26 – carrying the K-26 complex (two KSR-5 missiles), retaining a capability of KSR-2 and 11 missiles. Used from 1969. Similar aircraft were designated Tu-16KSR-2-5-11 or Tu-16KSR-2-5 (no KSR-11 capability). Over 240 Tu-16 could carry the K-26 complex.
    • Tu-16K-26P – carrying the K-26P missiles (two anti-radar KSR-5P missiles, as well as KSR-5, 2 or 11).
  • Badger H (Tu-16 Elka) – Designed for stand-off electronic warfare and electronic counter-measures support.
  • Badger J (Tu-16P Buket) – Another electronic warfare variant configured as an ECM strike escort.
  • Badger K (Tu-16Ye) – Believed to be a version of the Badger F configuration possessing enhanced ELINT capability.
  • Badger L (Tu-16P) – Another version of the Badger J with more modern systems and used in ELINT role.
  • Tu-90 - Prototype turboprop-powered version.
  • Tu-104 - Civilian airliner version.

Operators

  • Armenian Air Force : 30 aircraft inherited from the Soviet Union. Out of service by 1995.
  • Azerbaijan Air Force : 10 aircraft inherited from the Soviet Union. Out of service by 1995.
  • Belarus Air Force : 121 aircraft inherited upon the fall of the Soviet Union, out of service by 1995.
  • China People's Liberation Army Air Force : A few Tu-16s were acquired in 1959; the type was then built under license as the Xian H-6.
  • China People's Liberation Army Navy Air Force.
  • Egyptian Air Force : Operated Tu-16KS, Tu-16T, Tu-16KSR-2-11, and Tu-16R. Also operated H-6. Last retired in 2000.
  • Georgian Air Force : 20 aircraft inherited from the Soviet Union. Out of service by 1995.
  • Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) : 26 Tu-16KS-1 acquired in 1961. Used during the preparation of Operation Trikora in 1962, being the capture of Western New Guinea from the Netherlands (now Papua and Papua Barat). They were also planned to be used for attacking the Colossus class aircraft carrier, HNLMS Karel Doorman. All were based at Iswahjudi Air Base, Madiun, East Java, and were grounded in 1969. Removed from service in 1970.
  • Iraqi Air Force : Eight Tu-16, six Tu-16KSR-2-11. Also operated 4 B-6D (H-6D). All but one B-6D destroyed in Operation Desert Storm in 1991. The remaining B-6D was destroyed in 2003.
  • Russian Air Force : Many aircraft inherited from the Soviet Union. Out of service by 1993.
  • Russian Naval Aviation.
  • Soviet Air Force.
  • Soviet Naval Aviation.
  • Ukrainian Air Force : 18 aircraft inherited from USSR. All retired from service.

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Tupolev Tu-16

  • Role : Strategic bomber.
  • Manufacturer : Voronezh Aircraft Production Association.
  • Designer : Tupolev.
  • First flight : 27 April 1952.
  • Introduction : 1954.
  • Retired : 1993 (in former Soviet Union nations).
  • Primary users :
    • Soviet Air Force.
    • Egyptian Air Force.
    • Iraqi Air Force.
    • Indonesian Air Force.
  • Number built : 1,509.
  • Variants :

    • Specifications (Tu-16)

  • Crew : 6–7.
  • Length : 34.80 m (114 ft 2 in).
  • Height : 10.36 m (34 ft).
  • Wingspan : 33.00 m (108 ft 3 in).
  • Wing area : 165 m² (1,780 sq ft).
  • Wing loading : 460 kg/m² (94 lb/sq ft).
  • Empty weight : 37,200 kg (82,012 lb).
  • Gross weight : 76,000 kg (167,551 lb).
  • Max takeoff weight : 79,000 kg (174,165 lb).
  • Powerplant : Two Mikulin AM-3 M-500 turbojets, 93.2 kN (21,000 lbf) thrust each.
  • Maximum speed : 1,050 km/h (652 mph; 567 kn).
  • Range : 7,200 km (4,474 mi; 3,888 nmi).
  • Service ceiling : 12,800 m (41,995 ft).
  • Thrust/weight : 0.24.
  • Armament.
    • Guns : Six or seven 23 mm Afanasev Makarov AM-23 cannons, two each in dorsal and ventral remote turrets and manned tail turret, with the occasional addition of one fixed forward in the nose.
    • Missiles:
      • Two Raduga KS-1 Komet (AS-1 Kennel) anti-ship missile on underwing hardpoints, or.
      • One Raduga K-10S (AS-2 Kipper) anti-ship missile semi-recessed in bomb bay, or.
      • Two Raduga KSR-5 (AS-6 Kingfish) anti-ship missile on underwing hardpoints.
    • Bombs : 9,000 kg (20,000 lb) of free-fall weapons.

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