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Tupolev Tu-22M, a Russian variable-wing supersonic jet bomber first flown in 1969. It was designed for potential use in war against the NATO countries, where it was known by the designation “Backfire.”

Andrey N. Tupolev, Soviet aircraft designer, 1968.

Tupolev Tu-114 turboprop airliner, prior to a flight carrying Soviet officials from Moscow to New York City in 1959.

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Tupolev Tu-22M, a Russian variable-wing supersonic jet bomber first flown in 1969. It was designed for potential use in war against the NATO countries, where it was known by the designation “Backfire.”

Tupolev Tu-22M, a Russian variable-wing supersonic jet bomber first flown in 1969....

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Andrey N. Tupolev, Soviet aircraft designer, 1968.

Andrey N. Tupolev, Soviet aircraft designer, 1968.

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Tupolev Tu-114 turboprop airliner, prior to a flight carrying Soviet officials from Moscow to New York City in 1959.

Tupolev Tu-114 turboprop airliner, prior to a flight carrying Soviet officials from...

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Tu-144

Tu-144

Tupolev Tu-144 supersonic passenger airliner, lifting off in Moscow in 1996 as part...

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