Russia ordered 50 upgraded Tu-160M strategic bombers in 2015 to augment its long-range strike capabilities.
Russia's state-controlled United Aircraft Corporation announced on Monday the successful debut flight of an upgraded nuclear-capable Tu-160M strategic bomber, as Moscow continues to use long-range aircraft armed with missiles to bombard critical infrastructure in Ukrainian cities.
The flight of the upgraded Tu-160M bomber—one of 50 ordered by Russia's Defense Ministry in 2015—tested the aircraft's stability, control, and the performance of its operating systems including engines and radio-electronic equipment, UAC said in a statement carried by Russia's state-ownedThe original Tu-160—NATO reporting name"Blackjack" and nicknamed"White Swan" by Russian servicemembers due to its distinctive appearance—was adopted by the Russian Air Force in...
In 2015, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu ordered the resumption of Tu-160 production, with 50 upgraded Tu-160M designs to be delivered along with upgrades to the 16 remaining aircraft. The first test flight of one of the modernized aircraft took place in January 2022. A Tupolev Tu-160 strategic bomber is pictured during over Moscow during a Victory Day military parade in Red Square marking the 75th anniversary of the victory in World War II, on June 24, 2020 in Moscow, Russia.Upgrades include new targeting systems, upgraded cruise missiles, and an electronic warfare suite. Russia intends to arm the Tu-160M with the hypersonic, nuclear-ready Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missile as part of the upgrade.
Russia's existing Tu-160 fleet has been used alongside the more numerous Tu-95 bomber aircraft to hit targets during
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