| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 53 red |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Tupolev Tu-16 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Tupolev Tu-16 |
| Aircraft Version: | Tupolev Tu-16K-26 |
| C/n (msn): | 4201004 |
| Operator Titles: | Soviet Union - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Monino (closed)Map |
| Country: | Russia |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | Central Museum of the Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 21 July 2017 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 837186 |
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The Tu-16 was the first jet bomber in service with the Soviet Union. See here is a Tu-16K-26 which could carry two K-26 missiles and was one of the last versions of the origianl Tu-16 built. The Tu-16 was further developed in China as the H-6. Bort 53 red is on display at the excellent Central Museum of the Air Force at Monino. It was first reported here in 1985. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 August 2025, and has since been viewed 80 times. |