Despite its horrible purpose, the Tu-22M3 undeniably has the most awesome #afterburner glow of any #aircraft ever, anywhere: https://youtu.be/Uv5cPI25r3s?t=183
#Tu22 #Tu22M #Tu22M3 #aviation #militaryaviation

These bombers are irreplaceable, Russia can no longer build them.
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"The Russian #Tu22 bomber that was destroyed can travel at twice the speed of sound and has been used extensively by #Russia to attack cities in #Ukraine.

#Moscow's defence ministry said in a statement that an attack by a 'copter-type UAV' took place at around 10:00 Moscow time (08:00 BST) on Saturday." #UkraineWar

Ukrainian drone destroys Russian supersonic bomber
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66573842