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Russia delivers two Tu-160 planes to South Africa
A military cooperation project - VIDEO and DATA SHEET
![A Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack during take-off](https://www.avionews.it/resources/big/45a38b2668921971f9d019cadbedcd80.jpg.webp)
Today, Russia will deliver two nuclear-powered Tupolev Tu-160 bomber airplanes to South Africa. The Russian Defense Ministry has stated that the sale of the two aircraft is part of a bilateral military cooperation.Tupolev Tu-160, code name Nato "Blackjack" is a supersonic strategic aircraft, four-engine with variable geometry wing. Developed in the former Soviet Union, it is designed for nuclear attacks...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency