The Tu-160 is operated by the Long Range Aviation branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces. [2] The Tu-160 entered service in 1987, the last strategic bomber designed for the Soviet Air …

Jul 8, 2025 · Nicknamed the “Blackjack bomber” by NATO, the Tu-160 is the fastest and largest strategic bomber still flying today. With a sleek white fuselage, variable-sweep wings, and four …

Aug 11, 2025 · The Tupolev Tu-160 “Blackjack” bomber is still a significant piece of Russia’s nuclear triad, playing a crucial role in its air-based nuclear deterrence capabilities.

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 …

The Tu-160 “White Swan” has always been a symbol of brute speed and payload, but its latest incarnation is defined by two blunt words that capture both Moscow’s ambition and NATO’s …

Tupolev Tu-160 'Blackjack' history, specifications, schematics, pictures, and data.

Jul 16, 2025 · Explore the Tu-160 Blackjack, Russia's supersonic strategic bomber that continues to dominate the skies in 2025. Learn about its capabilities, upgrades, and global comparisons.

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 development of the Tu-160 was initiated in 1975 as a counter to the American Rockwell B-1 Lancer, entering service in 1987. It was primarily engineered for delivering …

Apr 26, 2025 · Tupolev’s flying-wing design was a single-mode aircraft and the air force required bomber following a compound flight profile and be able to also land at ‘smaller’ airfield. …