14. The Strategic Bomber Tupolev Tu-160
Joined the Service in 1987
Producing company: Tupolov
Price: $250 million
The Tupolev Tu-160, which made its public debut in 1987, is considered the height of Soviet aviation technology. This supersonic strategic bomber, known as the “White Swan” because of its elegant appearance, is still the biggest and heaviest Mach 2+ aircraft ever constructed. Prominent among Russia’s strategic deterrents, the Tu-160 is produced by the esteemed Tupolev Design Bureau.
Strategic Bomber Tupolev Tu-160 ©airforce-technology.com/Pinterest
Its speed and range are unrivaled in bomber combat, and it can carry nuclear and cruise missiles. With its powerful engines, variable-sweep wings, and state-of-the-art avionics, it has become a force to be reckoned with on the international scene.
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