Russian aerospace design bureau and aircraft manufacturer specializing in military transport, bomber, and reconnaissance aircraft.
| Founded | 1922 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia |
| Region | EURASIA |
| Employees | 1K–5K |
Tupolev is a state-owned Russian aircraft design bureau founded in 1922, historically one of the Soviet Union's premier aircraft manufacturers. The company is known for designing and producing long-range bombers, military transport aircraft, and reconnaissance platforms, including the Tu-95, Tu-160, and Tu-22M series.
As a Russian state enterprise, Tupolev operates under government control and is integrated into Russia's defense industrial complex. The company continues to support existing aircraft fleets and has been involved in modernization programs for legacy platforms.
Founded in 1922 by Andrei Tupolev, the bureau became a leading Soviet aircraft design organization, producing numerous military aircraft throughout the Cold War and beyond. It remains a key entity in Russian aerospace and defense.