Kazan Hands Over First Tu-160M Bombers For Russian MOD Trials

Tupolev Tu-160M
Credit: United Aircraft Corp.
The Kazan Aviation Plant has handed over the first two Tu-160M bombers to the Russian Ministry of Defense to begin state trials ahead of a scheduled entry-into-service in 2021, United Aircraft Corp announced April 23. The mid-life update for the long-range bombers introduced digital engine controls...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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