the Speed of the Tu-160 is comparable to that of developing a modern fighter - 2300 km/h.

In Russia will be expanded the production of strategic bombers TU-160M, according to RIA "Novosti" the words of the commander-in-chief Military-Air Forces of Russia Colonel-General Viktor Bondarev.

Photo: army-news.EN

a Senior military official said that the Russian defense Ministry will purchase at least 50 new strategic bombers, Tu-160 after the resumption of the issue.A minimal amount is needed to cover all expenses for the production of "White Swan". The timing of the resumption of production "strategists" Colonel-General did not speak.

Photo: army-news.EN

And now standing on the armament of the Tu-160 is being overhauled, which is updated almost everything on-Board radar and navigation equipment. Recall that the speed of the Tu-160 is comparable to that of developing a modern fighter – 2300 km/h, the aircraft can carry up to 54 tons of bombs and missiles with a maximum range of 13 950 km.

See also: Six of the most deadly strategic bombers in the world