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Russia's Strategic Card: New Tu-160M Bombers Rolled Out to Boost Air Power
Russia's Strategic Card: New Tu-160M Bombers Rolled Out to Boost Air Power
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The Russian army just added two more Tu-160Ms, boosting its unrivaled power in the skies.
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The supersonic strategic missile carrier is the largest plane of its type in the history of military aviation. It features variable-sweep wings, and is capable of striking targets with both nuclear and conventional weapons, which makes it a crucial part of Russia's nuclear triad. Check out Sputnik's infographic to find out more!
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Russia's Strategic Card: New Tu-160M Bombers Rolled Out to Boost Air Power
11:02 GMT 24.12.2025 (Updated: 12:37 GMT 24.12.2025) The Russian military has added two more Tu-160M jets, boosting its unrivaled power in the skies.
The supersonic strategic missile carrier is the largest plane of its type in the history of military aviation.
It features variable-sweep wings, and is capable of striking targets with both nuclear and conventional weapons, which makes it a crucial part of Russia's nuclear triad.
Service ceiling: 15,600 m
Unrefueled range: > 12,000 km
Max combat load: > 40 tons
Check out Sputnik's infographic to find out more!
