The Tupolev Tu-160 (Russian: Туполев Ту-160 «Белый лебедь», romanized: Bely Lebed, lit. 'White Swan'; [1] NATO reporting name: Blackjack) is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing …

1 day ago · Unlike the B-1, however, the Tu-160 was not developed as a low-level bomber. Despite its greater takeoff weight and faster top speed of Mach 2.0 (as compared to the B-1’s …

Mar 11, 2022 · Tu-160 supersonic strategic bomber (Nato reporting name of Blackjack) is a variable-sweep wing supersonic strategic missile carrier manufactured by the Tupolev aircraft …

Tu-160 is an integrated low-wing configuration aircraft with a variable-swept wing, tricycle landing gear, all-flying tailplane and fin. High lift devices include slats, double-slotted flaps, spoilers …

5 days ago · Russia’s decision to resurrect the Cold War-era Tu-160 as an upgraded variant, the Tu-160M, is a result of an increased need for a long-range stand-off strike platform to strike …

Feb 7, 2024 · The Tupolev Tu-160 was a supersonic intercontinental bomber that the Soviets intended as a counter to developments in American bomber technology at the height of the …

Apr 7, 2025 · In January 2022, a newly-built Tu-160M performed its first test flight, marking the resumption of serial production. Russia plans to build 50 new Tu-160M bombers and upgrade …

The Tu-160 is the largest combat aircraft in the world and the largest bomber ever built. Though bearing a strong resemblance to the American B-1 bomber, particularly the cancelled B-1A, …

Feb 28, 2022 · Since its inception, the Tupolev-produced Tu-160 (NATO codename of "Blackjack", nicknamed in Russia/Soviet Union as the "White Swan") has been the largest jet …

Feb 23, 2024 · The Tupolev Tu-160 is designed to accommodate a crew of four, including a pilot, co-pilot, bombardier, and defensive systems officer. The aircraft's dimensions are notable, …