AlphaSim Tu-22 M3 Backfire Procedures

For specifications see the aircraft menu.

- Minimum controllable speed: 135 KIAS (250 km/hr) at 150,000 lbs.
- Max Mach: Mach 2.5
- Max indicated airspeed 950 KIAS (1760 km/hr)

Engine Start

Use Ctrl-E (autostart) to start the aircraft.

Takeoff (160,000 lbs.)

1. Make sure fuel is sufficient for mission.
2. Set elevator trim neutral.
3. Apply full power smoothly.
4. Pull back on the stick to lighten the nose at about 110 KIAS.
5. Rotate at about 130 KIAS.

Takeoff (250,000 lbs.)

1. Make sure fuel is sufficient.
2. Set elevator trim neutral.
3. Apply full power smoothly.
4. Pull back on the stick to lighten the nose at about 140 KIAS.
5. Rotate at about 160 KIAS.

Climb

Climb at 400 KIAS (750 km/hr) at 97% power below 10,000 feet or until reaching 0.9 Mach. Climb at 0.9 Mach until reaching optimum altitude. For a fast climb at full power, climb at 600 KIAS (1100 km/hr) at full afterburner until reaching Mach 1.5. Hold until reaching optimum altitude.

Cruising

1. Use autopilot/autothrottle to set cruise parameters.
2. Set cruise power as desired from 85-97% power.

Altitude | Airspeed | Fuel Consumption | Naut. miles/1000 lbs
36,000 feet | 0.91 Mach | 9,140 pounds/hour | 57
36,000 feet | 1.50 Mach | 22,800 pounds/hour | 37
5,000 feet | 1.15 Mach | 20,600 pounds/hour | 33

Descent

1. Use the autopilot to set the desired rate of descent and speed.
2. Use spoilers as required to lose altitude.
3. Set descent rate and speed as desired.

Landing

1. Landing weight should be about 150,000 lbs.
2. Approach the field at about 275 KIAS with plenty of room to slow down.
3. Extend landing gear at about 230 KIAS.
4. Slow to approach speed of 150 KIAS and set autothrottle to hold speed during final.
5. Over airfield boundary speed should be 140 KIAS.
6. After touchdown hold nose off as long as possible, use brakes once the nosewheel touches.