Aircraft
Upgraded Tu-160 Bomber Makes First Flight
Russian President Vladimir Putin was present for the “symbolic” event, and talked of a new supersonic airliner.
The Tu-160M2 prototype returns to land at Kazan after its maiden flight. (Photo: Russian President’s website)
The Tu-160M2 prototype returns to land at Kazan after its maiden flight. (Photo: Russian President’s website)

The Tupolev Tu-160M2 made its first flight on January 25, and the Russian defense ministry confirmed an order for 10 of the swing-wing supersonic bombers worth 160 billion roubles ($2.8 billion). At the same time, the ministry said that the Tu-160’s main weapon, the Kh-101 cruise missile, has been improved based on combat experience over Syria.   


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