The flight footage is published by Zavezda. The aircraft have worked out
interaction with ground control points. Also long-range bombers took part in
checking the actions of combat crews
performing air defense missions.
After completing the tasks the 222-M3
returned to the airfield based in russia. The development of the 222M was carried
out in the 1960s and the machine made
its first flight in 1969.
The start of operation of the 222-M0
took place in 1969, the 222 M2 in 1976
and the 222M3 in 1983.
one of the most complex structural
elements is a variable sweep wing which
allows the aircraft to have both high
speed and good takeoff and landing
characteristics. the aircraft can carry three KH-32, KH-15P anti-ship cruise missiles and
bombs. Maximum flight speed 2,300 kilometers
per hour range 6800 kilometers. The maximum bomb load is 24 000 kilogram.
