| Manufacturer |
Tupolev |
| Description |
The Tupolev Tu-16 (DoD: Type 39; NATO: Badger) is a twin-engined jet strategic heavy bomber used by the Soviet Union. |
| ICAO Code |
TU16 |
| First Flight |
1952-04-27 |
| Entry Into service |
1954-01-01 |
| Production End |
1962-01-01 |
| Designer |
Tupolev |
| Type |
Strategic bomber |
| Length (m) |
34.8 |
| Height (m) |
10.36 |
| Cockpit Crew |
6 |
| Max Speed (km/h) |
1050 |
| Max Ceiling (m) |
12800 |
| Armament |
6–7 × 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; Badger-A + Export versions 9,000 kg (20,000 lb) of free-fall weapons; ; Badger-B 2 × Raduga KS-1 Komet (AS-1 Kennel) anti-ship missile on underwing hardpoints; Badger-C 1 × Raduga K-10S (AS-2 Kipper) anti-ship missile semi… |
| National Origin |
Soviet Union |
| Number Built |
1509 |
| Powerplant Description |
2 × Mikulin AM-3 M-500 turbojets, 93.2 kN thrust each |
| Primary Users |
People's Liberation Army Air Force, Russian Air Force (historical), Egyptian Air Force (historical), Iraqi Air Force (historical), Indonesian Air Force (historical) |
| Status |
In service with China as Xi'an H-6 |
| Wikipedia Article (URL) |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupolev_Tu-16 |
| Flat Wing Span (m) |
33 |
| Flat Wing Area (m²) |
165 |
| Wake Category |
M |
| Number of Engines |
2 |