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3 crew dead after catapults accidentally triggered during Tu-22M3 strategic bomber launch in Russia
Three people have been killed after the ejection system of a Tu-22M3 bomber aircraft went off during pre-flight preparations outside west-Russian city of Kaluga, the country’s military has said.
Mar 23, 2021 11:19
Russia’s modernized Tu-160M nuclear-capable bomber takes to the skies for the 1st time (VIDEO)
A modernized Tu-160, Russia’s iconic strategic bomber, with brand new avionics, controls, and other equipment, took its maiden flight. The changes are said to have doubled its combat effectiveness.
Feb 6, 2020 15:03
Fast, modern & ‘hyper-armed’: Russia rolls out upgraded supersonic strike bomber
The Tu-22M3M, a modification of the Russian supersonic strike bomber, is a new modern plane inside a classic shell, the manufacturer says. Having greater speed and range, it will reportedly be armed with hypersonic missiles.
Aug 16, 2018 14:25
Russian strategic bombers escorted by US F-22 over neutral Arctic waters – MoD
Russian Tu-95 strategic bombers were escorted by US F-22 fighter jets for 40 minutes during a routine flight over neutral waters in the Arctic Ocean, the MoD said. US-Canadian military said the jets never entered US airspace.
May 12, 2018 09:52
Russia's Blackjack strategic bomber to get 1000km range-boost & 'special coatings'
All Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers are scheduled to undergo “deep modernization,” the Russian Defense Ministry says. The upgrade will involve installation of new engines that will significantly boost their flight range.
Mar 21, 2018 19:41
Boost to nuclear triad: Putin hails upgraded Russian strategic bomber
The modernized version of the Tu-160 strategic bomber will strengthen Russia’s nuclear triad, President Vladimir Putin said after witnessing the world’s largest combat plane in the air.
Jan 25, 2018 15:44
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