The maximum static thrust is 14,300 kgf and the maximum afterburning thrust is 25,000 kgf. The dorsal fin houses a TA-6 auxiliary power unit, used for engine start and power supply on the ground. Communication is provided by an on-board system that features both an intercom and external capability. The aircraft carries a landing system, radio altimeters, and a radiation warning station. An information reporting system warns the crew about deviations from normal flight conditions.
Armament includes guided missiles and bombs arranged in the inboard bomb bay and external stores.
The defensive armament of the Tu-22M3 aircraft is represented by a tail launch station. Guidance is effected with the aid of radar and TV sight. Besides their principal purpose, the Tu-22s develop new aerodynamic solutions. The implementation of this project will make it possible to considerably reduce the cost of aerodynamic studies. The high aerodynamic characteristics, bypass turbofan engines with a high by-pass ratio and the exceptional design of the aircraft and its systems ensure a high fuel economy.