Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack

Approximately $70 million

Tupolev · Russia · ICAO: T160 · 1987–2017 ·

$70 million

The Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing heavy strategic bomber and missile platform. It was the largest combat aircraft in the world until surpassed by the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber in 1989.

Engine:: 4× Kuznetsov NK-321 turbofans
Engine type:: Turbofan
Thrust:: 4 × 55,000 lbf · 245 kN
Wing Tips:: No winglets
Seats:: 4

Exterior length:: 177 ft 6 in · 54.10 m
Tail height:: 42 ft 12 in · 13.10 m
Wing span / rotor:: 182 ft 9 in · 55.70 m

Max takeoff weight:: 606,000 lb · 275,000 kg
Max Payload:: 36,000 lb · 16,300 kg
Fuel capacity:: 39,100 gal · 148,000 L · 118,400 kg (Jet A)

Max cruise speed:: 745 kt · 857 mph · 1,380 km/h
Range:: 6,600 nm · 7,600 mi · 12,220 km
Fuel burn:: 0.56 nm/gal · 0.27 km/L
Ceiling:: 52,000 ft · 15,800 m
Rate of climb:: 14,000 ft/min · 71 m/s
Takeoff distance:: 7,200 ft · 2,200 m
Landing distance:: 5,250 ft · 1,600 m

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Ukrainian Air Force Tupolev Tu-160 strategic bomber

Tupolev Tu-160 'Blackjack'

Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack

Tupolev Tu-160

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First flown in 1981 with production continuing through 1997, it remains one of Russia’s most capable weapons systems. The Tu-160 has been operated by the Russian Air Force since 1987 and 23 were built for them. A number of modified versions have also been developed, including a maritime patrol aircraft variant that can carry anti-submarine torpedoes or depth charges as well as mine sweeping gear; an airliner designated Tu-160S; and two models for space launch use.