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Puzzle #61 was Tupolev Tu-22M.
The Tupolev Tu-22M is a Soviet nuclear capable, supersonic, variable-sweep wing, long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau in the 1960s. The bomber was reported as being designated Tu-26 by Western intelligence at one time. During the Cold War, the Tu-22M was operated by the Soviet Air Forces (VVS) in a missile carrier strategic bombing role, and by the Soviet Naval Aviation in a long-range maritime anti-shipping role.
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What the record says
Puzzle 61 ran on 10 Sep 2026 and the answer was Tupolev Tu-22M, played with 6 guesses against 5 columns. On the record: Manufacturer - Tupolev; Origin - Russia; Role - drone. The numbers: First flight - 1960; Number built - 497.
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How it scored
- Manufacturer
- Tupolev
- Origin
- Russia
- First flight
- 1960
- Role
- drone
- Number built
- 497