The Tu-16 had been created as an high-speed jet bomber for operations in theaters near the Soviet Union. Meant to replace the TU-4, the maximum challenge during development was to doubling the speed to enhance survivability in the face of enemy fighters. In 1955 work began on utilizing the Tu-16 as the carrier the K-10S (AS-2 Kipper) cruise missile the Soviet Naval Air Force for use in an anti-shipping role. The missile's guidance system was added as an onboard system, because of the missile mounted semi-submerged under the fuselage in the centerline inside bomb bay area. The TU-16K-10 prototype ended up being completed in 1958 and series production were only available in 1959. Deployment to the Soviet Naval Air Force began in October 1961. A total around 220 had been built.
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