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Russia delivers two Tu-160 planes to South Africa

A military cooperation project - VIDEO and DATA SHEET

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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Moscow, Russia, 10/23/2019 12:43
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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