Putin has a new "toy": The Tu-160M bomber launches backwards

The modernized Tu-160M strategic bomber will become the world's first aircraft with rear-launch missiles.

Izvor: Novosti

Wednesday, 09.11.2022.

16:55

Putin has a new
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Putin has a new "toy": The Tu-160M bomber launches backwards

The missiles will be able to intercept targets behind the aircraft, a source from the aircraft industry told RIA "Novosti".

The first strategic bomber - the Tu-160M missile carrier, made from scratch, have had its debut on January 13 this year, and the flight lasted about 30 minutes.

The new plane received modernized engines, avionics, as well as new weapons control systems.

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