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Russia and Belarus have started a large nuclear maneuver named ‘Japad-2025’. The Indian Army is also participating in this exercise. Apart from these, the forces of many countries are demonstrating their war skills, but the most focus is to the TU-160 bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons of the Russian Air Force.
NATO has named it ‘Blackjack’, while in Russia it is called ‘White Swan’. This bomber was prepared by the Soviet Union during the Cold War and even today it is considered very powerful. Let’s know about this powerful aircraft in detail-
The biggest and heavy aircraft
TU-160 is the largest and heaviest supersonic military aircraft ever. It also keeps the record of the largest variable-sweep wing aircraft that has been flown so far. Its length is about 54 meters. Its weight is about 110,000 kg. Despite this, it can fly easily.
You will be shocked to know speed!
Russian Dangerous Bomber TU-160 is one of the fastest bombers in the world. Its maximum speed is more than Mac 2 i.e. 2,220 kilometers per hour. This jet has four Kuznetsov NK-32 afterburns turbofan engines. They are considered the most powerful engines installed in any fighter aircraft.
45 thousand kg payload capacity
TU-160 can carry atoms and traditional weapons up to 45,000 kg, including cruise missiles. It is also called ‘missile truck’ due to its high payload.
Once fueling, a range of 12 thousand km
The unique variable geometry wing design of this aircraft helps give it better performance. It is suitable for both subcutonic and supersonic flights. Its wing spread can be up to 56 meters. TU-160 can cover more than 12,000 kilometers (7,500 mi) after fuel. Along with this, its range can be further increased by filling fuel during flight. There are a total of four people to fly this aircraft- pilots, co-pilots, bombers and defensive system operators.
Missile truck role
TU-160 mainly works as a ‘standoff missile truck’. This means that it can launch by taking long -distance nuclear missiles from outside the enemy’s air security.
A new version like TU-160M is equipped with modern technology. It includes new avionics systems, advanced radar systems and new hypersonic missiles. TU-160 is an important part of Russia’s atomic triangle. It becomes a major part of the Strategic Strategic Durants Force and contributes significantly to Russia’s defense system.