The Russian fleet of strategic bombers will pass modernization, which will give new opportunities machines.
In particular, completed state tests Tu-95MSM with modified engine NK-12MPM, Interfax reported. Improved engines will expand the range of the missile carrier and take on board up to 16 units of the latest cruise missiles Kh-101. Now they can be placed not only on the drum launcher inside the hull, but also under the fenders on girders.
Besides, became known, that the first built in the Russian Federation, without significant use of Soviet backlog, modernized missile carrier Tu-160M, As expected, will be transferred to the military in 2021 year, writes Interfax. Earlier it was mentioned about the plans of the Ministry of Defense to order before 50 the latest machines.
Besides, plans have been announced for the modernization of machines of this type already in service. "White Swans" will also receive an updated arsenal of weapons and increased range.
“Strategies” Tu-95 and Tu-160 are the air component of the Russian nuclear triad. They carry cruise missiles with conventional or nuclear warheads., designed to destroy enemy ground targets or sea convoys.
