What is tupolev tu-214sr?

The Tupolev Tu-214SR is a special mission variant of the Tu-214 civilian airliner designed and built by the Russian aircraft manufacturer Tupolev. It is primarily used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition missions by the Russian military and intelligence services.

The Tu-214SR is equipped with a variety of advanced sensors and avionics systems, including radar, electro-optical and infrared cameras, and signals intelligence equipment, allowing it to collect and analyze a wide range of data from the ground, air, and sea. It is also capable of performing electronic warfare and jamming missions, as well as acting as a communications relay.

The aircraft is powered by two PS-90A turbofan engines, which provide a maximum speed of around 850 km/h and a range of up to 7,500 km. It has a wingspan of 42.11 meters, a length of 46.1 meters, and a height of 12.56 meters.

The Tu-214SR has been used extensively by the Russian military and intelligence services in various conflicts and operations, including the ongoing war in Syria. It has also been used for VIP transport, with a modified version known as the Tu-214PU being used as the primary presidential aircraft for the Russian government.