Tupolev Tu-160 Engine The Tupolev Tu-160 is powered by four Kuznetsov NK-321 turbofan engines, each of which provides a maximum thrust of 25,000 kg. The aircraft weighs around 110,000 kg and its maximum take-off weight is 275,000 kg. For take-off, the aircraft requires a 3,050 m concrete runway. It can attack strategic targets with nuclear and conventional weapons in the theater of continental operations. The aircraft is equipped with a three-strut landing gear, tail wheel and parachute brake. Tail surfaces, horizontal and vertical, all intact and all moving. The tapered wings outside variable geometry sweep back from 20 В° to 65 В° to provide high-performance flight characteristics at supersonic and subsonic speeds. Throughout the entire fuselage, all main fuselage members are secured to titanium beams. The fuselage structure is based on titanium beams, twisted boxes all of which are welded. Tupolev Tu-160 Specs The Tu-160 bomber airframe has a distinctive appearance, with the wings and fuselage gradually being integrated into a one-part configuration. The modern variant of the Tu-160M2 is equipped with the latest generation Russian cruise missiles and a new engine designed by the Kuznetsov Design Bureau, which is reported to significantly expand the range of aircraft. This aircraft is capable of operating in all weather, day and night and can operate at all geographical latitudes. The purpose of this aircraft is the delivery of nuclear and conventional weapons deep within the theaters of continental operations. The Tu-160 is designated as White Swan because of its maneuverability and anti-flash white finish. About 35 aircraft were built out of which only 16 were in service in Russia. Production has resumed and a Tu-160 was sent to the Russian Air Force in May 2000. The Tu-160 flight test was completed in December 1981 and began operations in April 1987. Tupolev Tu-160 Strategic Bomber Specs, Speed, Cockpit, Price вЂ“ Tupolev Tu-160 (NATO reporting name: Blackjack) is a supersonic strategic bomber produced by the joint research company and the Tupolev Moscow aircraft complex and the Kazan-Gorbunov Aircraft Production Association in Tatarstan from 1980 to 1992.

Tu 160 bombers