On January 22, 2019, a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashed while landing at Olenya Air Base in poor visibility and a high descent rate. The Tu-22M series has seen more crashes than any other strategic asset, with incidents on September 16, 2017, March 23, 2021, April 19, 2024, and August 15, 2024. Cockpit videos of this aircraft make it look like flying half blindfolded. #aviation #russianairforce | Iyaoyastrong

The Tu-22M Backfire is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing bomber used by Russia for long-range strategic and anti-ship strikes. | Military Mechanics

Russian Tupolev Tu-22M3 Crash The horrific video in this post shows the recent crash of a Russian Air and Space Force (RuASF) Tupolev Tu-22M3 (NATO reporting name: Backfire) supersonic strategic bomber. Noteworthy as we have recently reported the aircraft crashed in Russia’s north-west while trying to make a landing during a sudden snowstorm on Jan. 22, 2019. As reported by the Russian defence ministry the bomber got into trouble after conducting a training exercise. The Tu-22M crew tried to lan