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TU-16

The Tupolev Tu-16 (Badger) is a Soviet strategic bomber in service since 1954. The Tupolev Tu-16 is a high mod-wing cantilever monoplane powered by two MNPK 'Soyuz' AM-3A turbojets providing a top speed of 992 kmh and a maximum range of 5929 km. The Tupolev Tu-16 is armed with six 23 mm NR-23 cannons in a radar-directed manned tail-turret and remotely-aimed upper dorsal and rear ventral barbettes, and one 23 mm NR-23 cannon in the starboard side of the nose, and up to 9000 kg of disposable stores in a lower-fuselage weapons bay.
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