Aircraft
Russia Confirms More Tu-160 Bombers
In addition to an upgrade program for 16 survivors from earlier production.
Production of the Tupolev Tu-160 supersonic long-range bomber will resume after a hiatus of more than 20 years. (Photo: Chris Pocock)
Production of the Tupolev Tu-160 supersonic long-range bomber will resume after a hiatus of more than 20 years. (Photo: Chris Pocock)

Russia will “eventually” produce 50 more Tu-160M swing-wing intercontinental supersonic bombers, said Russian air force commander Gen. Victor Bondarev. “The supreme commander and the defense minister have made the decision to restart production,” he continued. Speaking to the media, Bondarev said that 50 is the number required to justify the expense of reviving the line.


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