Two TU-160 • MiG-31 Fully armed • Fast Take off

Two TU-160 • MiG-31 Fully armed • Fast Take off 1. The Tupolev Tu-160. The Tupolev Tu-160, also known as the White Swan, is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing heavy strategic bomber designed and produced by the Soviet Union’s Tupolev Design Bureau. The aircraft is capable of delivering nuclear and conventional weapons over long distances and at high speeds, and is considered to be one of the most formidable bombers in the world today. Development of the Tu-160 began in the 1970s, with the first prototype flying in 1981. The aircraft entered service with the Soviet Air Force in 1987, and a total of 36 Tu-160s have been built to date. Despite being designed in the Cold War era, the Tu-160 remains in service with the Russian Air Force and is expected to remain in service for the foreseeable future. The Tu-160 has a distinctive appearance, with its large delta wing, twin-engine layout, and a long, pointed nose. The aircraft has a maxim