Tupolev TU-160M- Wikimedia Commons
EurAsian Times: Russia Gets A New ‘Tereshkova’ Nuclear Bomber; Experts Call It The Backbone Of RuAF’s Long-Range Bombers
At the Aero India 2023 expo, Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced that it has decided to name its brand-new nuclear Tu-160M bomber after the first woman cosmonaut in space, Valentina Tereshkova.
The UAC Chief Yury Slyusar told the reporters at the Aero India 2023 exhibition that “the first built Tu-160M has been named in honor of Valentina Tereshkova.” The all-new bomber aircraft had undertaken its maiden flight over a year ago, in January 2022.
The first Tupolev Tu-160M strategic missile-carrying bomber constructed from scratch finished factory testing in late 2022.
The strategic bomber performed maneuvers throughout its test flight to evaluate the aircraft’s stability and control in the air, the functionality of its airborne systems and engines, and the onboard radio-electronic equipment.
The Tu-160M is an upgraded variant of the Tu-160 bomber, the latter being the backbone of the Russian Aerospace Force’s long-range bombers alongside the Tu-95MS.
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WNU Editor: The bomber reminds me of the US Air Force's B-1 bomber.
More News On Russia's New Upgraded Strategic Bomber
Russia’s newly-built Tu-160M strategic bomber named after first woman in space -- TASS
Russia's Nuclear-Capable 'Valentina' Stealth Bomber Has Over 20-Ton Payload -- Newsweek
NATO Should Worry: Russia Is Building ‘New’ Mach 2 Tu-160 Bombers -- 19Forty-Five
4 comments:
Yeah similar to the B1. With long enough ranged stand off weapons these types of high payload missile trucks will definitely serve a purpose for a while.
"The bomber reminds me of the US Air Force's B-1 bomber."
Yep. They're both bombers. Nothing else comes to mind.
They look a lot alike
I wonder why the engine housing is square like that? On most jets, they are round. A square shape has to be less aerodynamic and thus will slow the aircraft in the air, using more fuel as well.
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