December 2022 g. another improved strategic bomber Tu-160M made its first flight. This was reported in the United Aircraft Corporation of Russia, part of the state corporation "Rostec".
As stated in the message, aircraft, which was developed by Tupolev PJSC, performed maneuvers, which allow you to check its stability and controllability in the air. The pilots also demonstrated the operability of aircraft systems and engines., checked the condition of the on-board radio-electronic equipment.
At present, Tupolev PJSC continues to work on the modernization of strategic missile carriers. Work on the modernization of aircraft is carried out at the Kazan Aviation Plant (KAZ).
Recall, that for the first time the modernized Tu-160M aircraft took off in early February 2020 of the year. During the modernization of strategic missile carriers, the main emphasis was placed on updating avionics and weapons. Aircraft equipment and armament must meet modern needs and challenges.
known, that the Tu-160M is armed with cruise missiles of the X-101 family with conventional (Fragmentation, high-explosive fragmentation, cassette, volumetric detonating) and nuclear (X-102) warhead. The aircraft can carry 12 such missiles. These missiles were first tested in combat conditions in Syria., according to some reports - from a Tu-160 missile carrier aircraft specially modified for this task.
Here are the footage of the previous flight of the Tu-160M missile carrier:
Author:Ilya Polonsky Photos used:United Aircraft Corporation
