Russia’s Tu-160 strategic bomber. © Sputnik / Vladimir Astapkovich
RT: 25 hours & 20,000km! Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers set new WORLD RECORD for range & duration of non-stop flight
A pair of Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers have spent more than 25 hours in the air and covered over 20,000km, setting a new world record for non-stop flight range, and duration, for this type of aircraft, it has been revealed.
The Defense Ministry, in Moscow, made the announcement on Saturday with Sergey Kobylash, the commander of Russia’s long-range aviation service, saying that “nobody has flown this type of aircraft longer.”
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WNU Editor: It is an impressive feat that was accomplished by having an escort of six Il-78 tanker planes. On a side note. According to American experts there is one draw-back for this bomber .... Fastest, Largest, Heaviest Bomber Ever Built – Russian Tu-160 Has One ‘Chink In Its Armour’ – US Experts (Eurasian Times).
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6 tankers flying support. How many does Russia have and that are flying on any day?
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