Developed as the answer to the American B-1, the Tupolev Tu-160 was
the Soviet Unions most potent strategic bomber. Several project
versions were rejected, and a highly controversial contest
involving some of the Soviet Unions 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 types complete
development, test and service history of the Tu-160, including such
intriguing episodes as the types 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.
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