At the Kazan Aviation Plant them. S.P. Gorbunov set about creating a modernized Tu-160. While there is a development of prototypes.
Kazan will become the site of production of the Tu-160 strategic bomber-missile carrier. The production of this successful Soviet-designed machine will occur with the use of components of the new generation, which will significantly improve the performance characteristics of the product.
According to the message of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the work is proceeding in accordance with the deadlines.
Recall that the Tu-160 is the largest aircraft with variable wing geometry, one of the most powerful combat vehicles in the world. In 2015, it was announced a decision to resume production of strategic missile carriers at the Kazan aircraft plant. Thanks to modernization, the efficiency of the Tu-160 should increase by 60%.
By the way, the first experimental flights and missile launches from a modernized bomber went a few days ago. Under the conditions of the Arctic, the Tu-160 completed a successful launch of twelve X-101 missiles.
The rocket can move through the air at an altitude of 30 to 6000 meters. Flight range of 4500 km. Maximum speed 270 m / s.
