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The Akula SB-3 is a [[Tennai|Tennaiite]] strategic bomber in service with the [[Royal Tennaiite Air Force]].  It is a development of the earlier Akula B-113 medium range tactical bomber that entered service in 1967.  Compared to the B-113 it has a lengthened fuselage, a much extended range and payload, more powerful engines and redesigned engine intakes, and more advanced avionics and radar.  After entering service with the RTAF, it has become a major component of Tennai's strategic air power and nuclear deterrence force.
The Akula SB-3 is a [[Tennai|Tennaiite]] strategic bomber in service with the [[Royal Tennaiite Air Force]].  It is a development of the earlier [[Akula B-113]] medium range tactical bomber that entered service in 1967.  Compared to the B-113 it has a lengthened fuselage, a much extended range and payload, more powerful engines and redesigned engine intakes, and more advanced avionics and radar.  After entering service with the RTAF, it has become a major component of Tennai's strategic air power and nuclear deterrence force.


==Development==
==Development==
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==Specifications (SB-3C)==
==Specifications (SB-3C)==
[[File:Akula SB3 Three view.jpg|frameless|right|upright=4.00|]]
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|missiles=A variety of cruise missiles, anti-shipping, anti-radiation, and ground attack missiles<br>
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* Thunder targeting pod
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Latest revision as of 03:54, 30 April 2022

Akula SB-3
Artist Concept of F-111 1980.JPEG
Role Strategic bomber
National origin Tennai
Manufacturer Akula Industries
First flight 1980
Introduction 1984
Status In service
Primary user Royal Tennaiite Air Force

The Akula SB-3 is a Tennaiite strategic bomber in service with the Royal Tennaiite Air Force. It is a development of the earlier Akula B-113 medium range tactical bomber that entered service in 1967. Compared to the B-113 it has a lengthened fuselage, a much extended range and payload, more powerful engines and redesigned engine intakes, and more advanced avionics and radar. After entering service with the RTAF, it has become a major component of Tennai's strategic air power and nuclear deterrence force.

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Royal Tennaiite Air Force

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Specifications (SB-3C)