RUSSIAN TU-160M STRATEGIC BOMBER MADE ITS FIRST FLIGHT

KAZAN, RUSSIA – The Russian Ministry of Defense has published a video of the first flight on February 2 of the Russian Tupolev Tu-160M Blackjack – an upgraded variant of the Tu-160 strategic bomber. The aircraft took off from the Kazan Aviation Plant and returned safely after a short and successful first flight, Pravda Report reports. Test flight The aircraft took off from the Kazan … Continue reading RUSSIAN TU-160M STRATEGIC BOMBER MADE ITS FIRST FLIGHT

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RUSSIAN AND CHINESE STRATEGIC BOMBERS ON FIRST JOINT PATROL IN ASIA-PACIFIC REGION

The Russian Air Force has released footage of its Tupolev Tu-95MS Bear strategic bombers, accompanied by Chinese Air Force Xian H-6 bombers. It’s a first-of-its-kind joint patrol of their long-range aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region, the Russians said. Japan and South Korea claimed earlier that the bombers violated their airspace. According to the Russians and Chinese their mission breached no international rules or borders of … Continue reading RUSSIAN AND CHINESE STRATEGIC BOMBERS ON FIRST JOINT PATROL IN ASIA-PACIFIC REGION