The Pacific Fleet held exercises involving two long-range anti-submarine aircraft Tu-142MZ. Their crews conducted reconnaissance over the Sea of Okhotsk.
The crews of two long-range anti-submarine aircraft Tu-142MZ conducted planned training flights, during which they practiced anti-submarine tasks.
The pilots of the Tu-142M3 searched for submarines of a mock enemy using standard detection equipment. In addition, they flew along a given course without landmarks and ground radio navigation aids.
About Tu-142M3
The aircraft is designed to search for and destroy enemy submarines. The Tu-142M3 is used by the Russian Navy for long-range ocean reconnaissance and duty during search and rescue operations on the water.
Some characteristics of the Tu-142M3:
- Maximum speed at altitude - 855 km/h
- Cruising speed - 720 km/h
- Practical ceiling altitude - 13,500 m
- Combat radius - 5200 km
- Operational overload - 2.5 G
- Crew - 10 people
