Tupolev Tu‑160: Soviet Strike Force Spearhead

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Tupolev Tu‑160: Soviet Strike Force Spearhead

Developed as the answer to the American B-1, the Tupolev Tu-160 was the Soviet Unionâ€™s most potent strategic bomber. Several project versions were rejected, and a highly controversial contest involving some of the Soviet Unionâ€™s top-class aircraft design companies took place before the Tu-160 variable-geometry bomber reached the hardware stage. Its design made use of many advanced features not used previously on Soviet bombers. While being a nuclear deterrent for most of its career, the Tu-160 has recently seen actual combat in the war on terrorism. The Tu-160 story is not over yet, since Russia is now resuming production of the type to bolster its strategic potential. The book gives the typeâ€™s complete development, test and service history of the Tu-160, including such intriguing episodes as the typeâ€™s overseas deployment to Venezuela, and the flight of a Tu-160 with Russian President Vladimir Putin aboard. It is richly illustrated with color photos and original factory drawings. A comparison is made of the Tu-160 and its American counterpart, the B-1.
Country USA
Brand Schiffer Publishing
Manufacturer Schiffer Military History
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780764352041
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780764352041
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Schiffer Publishing
Manufacturer	Schiffer Military History
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780764352041
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780764352041
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Tupolev Tu‑160: Soviet Strike Force Spearhead

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