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Tu-160M

Tu-160M

Strategic Bombers
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Basic Information
Name
Tu-160M
Designation
Tu-160M
Alternate Designation
Tu-160M1
Equipment Type
Strategic Bombers
Manufacturer
KAPO Gorbunov, PSC Tupolev
Date of Introduction
2018
Description

The Russian Air Force Tu-160M strategic bomber is an upgraded version of the Tu-160 Blackjack aircraft. The new version features new weaponry, improved electronics and avionics, which double its combat effectiveness. In early 2012 the Russian Air Force released plans for the fielding more than 10 Tu-160M upgraded aircraft by 2020.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew 4
Max Speed 2230.0 km/h
Range 18000.0 km
Service Ceiling 21000 m
Wingspan 55.70 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Strategic Bombers
Status Active
Also Known As Tu-160M1
Origin Russia
Contractors KAPO Gorbunov, PSC Tupolev
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) January 25, 2018
First Flight November 16, 2014
Total Production ?
Unitary Cost RUB 15.0 billion
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 4
Number of Engines 4
Area — Wing Area 400 square meter
Dimensions — Height 13.1 meter
Dimensions — Length 54.1 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan 55.7 meter
Mass — Empty Weight 110 ton
Mass — Fuel Load 148 ton
Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust 220,000 pound
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 275 ton
Mass — Payload 45,000 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling 21,000 meter
Performance — Max Range 18,000 kilometer
Performance — Min Range 13,200 kilometer
Performance — Operational Altitude 16,000 meter
Performance — Radius of Operation 7,000 kilometer
Speed — Cruise Speed 1,030 kph
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 2,230 kph
Speed — Top Speed at Sea Level 0.95 mach
Time — Flight Endurance 23 hour
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Bombs: ATBIP (1)
Item 2 Bombs: FAB-3000
Item 3 Cruise Missiles: Kh-101 (12)
Item 4 Cruise Missiles: Kh-102 (12)
Item 5 Cruise Missiles: Kh-50
Item 6 Cruise Missiles: Kh-555 (12)
Item 7 Cruise Missiles: Kh-BD (12)
Item 8 Cruise Missiles: Kinzhal
Item 9 Cruise Missiles: Kinzhal-M
Item 10 Fighter Aircraft Engines: NK-32 (4)
Variants
Variant 1 Tu-160
Variant 2 Tu-160M
Variant 3 Tu-160M2
Details
Country of Origin Russia
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
54.1 m
Width
55.7 m
Height
13.1 m
Weight
275000 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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