[PAR] [TLE] Tupolev Tu-22M [SEP] The Tupolev Tu-22M (Russian: Туполев Ту-22М; NATO reporting name: Backfire) is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing, long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau.  According to some sources, the bomber was believed to be designated Tu-26 at one time.  During the Cold War, the Tu-22M was operated by the Soviet Air Force (VVS) in a strategic bombing role, and by the Soviet Naval Aviation ("Aviacija Vojenno-Morskogo Flota", AVMF) in a long-range maritime anti-shipping role.  Significant numbers remain in service with the Russian Air Force, and as of 2014 more than 100 Tu-22Ms are in use. [PAR] [TLE] Kh-15 [SEP] The Raduga Kh-15 or RKV-15 (Russian: Х-15 ; NATO: AS-16 "Kickback"; GRAU:) is a Russian air-to-surface missile carried by the Tupolev Tu-22M and other bombers.  Originally a standoff nuclear weapon similar to the U.S. Air Force's AGM-69 SRAM, versions with conventional warheads have been developed.
[PAR] [TLE] Tupolev Tu-22 M [ SEP ] The Tupolev Tu-22 M ( Russian : Туполев Ту-22М ; NATO reporting name : Backfire ) is a supersonic , variable - sweep wing , long - range strategic and maritime strike bomber developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau . According to some sources , the bomber was believed to be designated Tu-26 at one time . During the Cold War , the Tu-22 M was operated by the Soviet Air Force ( VVS ) in a strategic bombing role , and by the Soviet Naval Aviation ( " Aviacija Vojenno - Morskogo Flota " , AVMF ) in a long - range maritime anti - shipping role . Significant numbers remain in service with the Russian Air Force , and as of 2014 more than 100 Tu-22Ms are in use . [PAR] [TLE] Kh-15 [ SEP ] The Raduga Kh-15 or RKV-15 ( Russian : Х-15 ; NATO : AS-16 " Kickback " ; GRAU : ) is a Russian air - to - surface missile carried by the Tupolev Tu-22 M and other bombers . Originally a standoff nuclear weapon similar to the U.S. Air Force 's AGM-69 SRAM , versions with conventional warheads have been developed .
The Kh-15 was a missile carried by the supersonic strike bomber operated by what organization?
The Kh-15 was a missile carried by the supersonic strike bomber operated by what organization ?
Soviet Air Force
Soviet Air Force