The new Tu-22MZM bomber made the first flight. It lasted 37 minutes. Successful testing of the aircraft was reported at PJSC “Tupolev”.
The flight took place at the airport KAZ named of S. Gorbunova. The aircraft was controled by the test pilot Oleg Petunin.
The press service of PJSC “Tupolev” said that the flight of the modernized bomber rocket carrier was in normal mode on high of 1500 meters. All systems and equipment operated in normal mode.