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Tu-160 Blackjack
Tupolev · USSR
Known to its pilots as the "White Swan," the Tu-160 features variable-sweep wings and is capable of carrying cruise missiles over intercontinental distances. Unlike the B-1B, which focuses on low-level penetration, the Tu-160 was designed for high-altitude, high-speed dashes.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,220 km/h (Mach 2.05) |
| Range | 12,300 km |
| Ceiling | 16,000 m |
| Engines | 4x Kuznetsov NK-32 afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
2x internal bays for 45,000 kg of ordnance (Raduga Kh-55MS missiles).
Next Aircraft in Timeline
Su-25 Frogfoot →
Bomber
Tu-160 Blackjack
Tupolev · USSR
Known to its pilots as the "White Swan," the Tu-160 features variable-sweep wings and is capable of carrying cruise missiles over intercontinental distances. Unlike the B-1B, which focuses on low-level penetration, the Tu-160 was designed for high-altitude, high-speed dashes.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,220 km/h (Mach 2.05) |
| Range | 12,300 km |
| Ceiling | 16,000 m |
| Engines | 4x Kuznetsov NK-32 afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
2x internal bays for 45,000 kg of ordnance (Raduga Kh-55MS missiles).