The Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack is a supersonic, all-weather bomber aircraft that was developed in the Soviet Union in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is a variant of the Tu-160M2 bomber, which was introduced in the early 1990s.
The Blackjack has a maximum range of 10,000 kilometers (6,200 miles) and a payload of up to 100 tons.
The Tu-160 Blackjack is one of the world’s longest-range airliners. It can fly at a speed of over 2,000 kilometers per hour (1,250 mph) and reach an altitude of up to 18,000 meters (60,000 feet).
The Blackjack is designed for long-range bombing missions over enemy territory. It can carry a variety of weapons, including tactical nuclear weapons.
The Tu-160 Blackjack has been used by the Russian military to carry out airstrikes in Syria and Ukraine. In Syria, the Blackjack has been used to Target Islamic State militants and other Targets in rebel-held areas.
In Ukraine, the Tu-160 Blackjack has been used to Target military Targets in rebel-held areas.
