The Tupolev Tu-160 and the Rockwell B-1 Lancer are two of the most iconic strategic bombers ever built, but their roles, ...

When it comes to long-range strategic bombers, the B-1 Lancer and the Tu-160 “White Swan” stand as two of the most powerful ...

The Tu-160’s variable-wing design mirrors that of the American-made B-1 supersonic strategic bomber platform. This specific layout enables the wings to swing forward and provide more lift during ...

India’s ambitious bid to lease between six to eight Russian-built Tupolev Tu-160M “White Swan” strategic bombers appears to ...

Russia expands the Kazan Aviation Plant to boost production of strategic bombers, investing €1 billion amid ongoing sanctions ...

On June 6, 2025, Russia launched a large-scale missile strike against Ukraine, engaging Tu-160 strategic bombers to fire 36 Kh-101 cruise missiles. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the report.

The Tu-160 is called ‘White Swan’ in Russia and ‘Blackjack’ in NATO. It is the world’s heaviest and fastest supersonic bomber aircraft. It was built in the 1970s during the Soviet Union era. However, ...

Understanding Russia’s Tu-160 Supersonic Bomber Tu-160s, like many of the long-range, nuclear-capable strategic bombers that Russia possesses, have been used increasingly to conduct long-range ...

The Tu-160 White Swan was designed in the late 1970s and is the world’s heaviest supersonic bomber and a key component of Russia’s nuclear triad. It is 54 meters (177 feet) long with 55.7-meter ...

A Tupolev Tu-160 heavy strategic bomber and an Ilyushin Il-78 aerial refueling tanker take part in a dress rehearsal of a military parade marking the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi ...