MilitaryTu-214R
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The Tu-214R is a Russian special mission aircraft, an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform derived from the Tu-214 commercial airliner. It is equipped with a suite of sensors for electronic intelligence (ELINT), synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and other signals intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| Introduced | 2013 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 850 km/h |
| Range | 7,200 km |
| Crew | 5 |
| Weight | 110.7 t |
History
This Russian-developed aircraft, entering service around 2013, provides advanced surveillance capabilities for military forces.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2 | confirmed |
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