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The first flight of the Russian Tu-160M military aircraft

It is the new version of the strategic bomber Tupolev

The Tupolev Tu-160M White Swan strategic bomber, a new variant of the Tu-160, made its first flight in recent days. After takeoff the aircraft remained in the air for about 30 minutes. The crew of test pilots conducted various maneuvers that allowed to test the capabilities of the aircraft.Russia's Minister of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov, said that the government has a lot of confidence in the...

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Moscow, Russia, 01/17/2022 14:29
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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