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The Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing heavy strategic bomber and missile platform. It was the largest combat aircraft in the world until surpassed by the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber in 1989.
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 and flaperons are used for roll control.
Tu-160 (ros. Ту-160) – radziecki i rosyjski odrzutowy ponaddźwiękowy bombowiec strategiczny o zmiennej geometrii skrzydeł, zbudowany w biurze konstrukcyjnym Tupolewa, w kodzie NATO oznaczany jako Blackjack, używany od 1987 roku. Nazywany przez rosyjskich pilotów „Biały Łabędź” (ros.
The Tupolev Tu-160, Blackjack NATO-codename, is a long range, supersonic, variable geometry wings, strategic bomber designed to penetrate sophisticated air defense systems at low altitude and supersonic speed. It is the Soviet counterpart to the US Air Force B-1B Lancer strategic bomber.
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 nuclear-capable heavy strategic bomber and airborne missile platform designed by the Tupolev Design Bureau in the Soviet Union in the 1970s.
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-powered, swing-wing combat aircraft platform ever produced, mounting the most powerful jet engines fitted to any military aircraft.
In this video, we are delving into the fascinating world of Russia's supersonic bomber, the Tupolev Tu-160. Join us as we explore the history, capabilities, ...
