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How does the Russian Tupolev Tu-160 compare to the U.S. B1 Bomber? The Tu-160–while it looks similar to the B-1B–is a very different aircraft. The Soviet Union designed the Blackjack primarily as a means to deliver a nuclear strike during World War Three. However, the Soviets designed the jet mainly …

Russian President Vladimir Putin is the co-pilot of the world’s largest strategic bomber TU-160 capable of transporting up to 40 tons of bombs on board within a range of up to 10,500 kilometers, including up to 12 nuclear warheads with tactical or strategic missiles. The year 2005. The Tupolev Tu-160 …