10K views · 89 reactions | Tupolev Tu-160 in flight over Russia,...

Russia has rolled out the latest upgrade of the world’s largest supersonic strategic bomber, the Tupolev Tu-160M2 “The Superswan” NATO codename “Blackjack. While the original version of the Tu-160 first flew in December of 1981, the program was halted with collapse of the Soviet Union. The Tu-160 appears to be an impressive aircraft, with the completely updated “M2” version purported to be even more capable. The Tu-160 in its previous variants held a number of records for speed in its weight cla

The World is on Edges A Russian Tu-160 bomber takes off on a combat mission. This aircraft is considered—among several indicators—the largest and most powerful supersonic aircraft in the history of military aviation. It features variable-sweep wings and is the heaviest combat aircraft in the world, with the highest maximum takeoff weight among bombers. It is also the fastest bomber currently in service. | Palestine International Broadcast

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