| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 53 red |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Tupolev Tu-22M |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Tupolev Tu-22M |
| Aircraft Version: | Tupolev Tu-22M-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 5020038 |
| Operator Titles: | Russia - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | ВВС России |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Skulte [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Latvia |
| Collection: | Rīgas Aviācijas Muzejs |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 2024 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan Verschuuren |
| Photo ID: | 715336 |
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One of the highlights of this museum. The type has also been reported as Tu-22M0. In fact, the current keeper of the museum told me during my visit this is the type, one of only 9 built (Backfire A being its NATO code name). This photo is copyright © Jonathan Verschuuren, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 August 2024, and has since been viewed 585 times. |