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Blackjack Down: the tragic crash of Russian Air Force first operational Tu-160 strategic bomber
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Blackjack Down: the tragic crash of Russian Air Force first operational Tu-160 strategic bomber

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Dario Leone
Jun 26 2022
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Two Tu-160s staged a flying display for US observers having the first close look at the Blackjack. But they had to fly with 3 engines because 1 engine failed on both aircraft.
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Two Tu-160s staged a flying display for US observers having the first close look at the Blackjack. But they had to fly with 3 engines because 1 engine failed on both aircraft.
Jun 11 2022
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Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Schiffer Military
Video Shows the Maiden Flight of Russia’s first new production Tupolev Tu-160M Strategic Bomber
Military Aviation
Video Shows the Maiden Flight of Russia’s first new production Tupolev Tu-160M Strategic Bomber
Jan 14 2022
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Dario Leone
The story of when the US tried to buy three Tu-160 strategic bombers for use as launch platforms for Pegasus Space Launch Vehicle
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The story of when the US tried to buy three Tu-160 strategic bombers for use as launch platforms for Pegasus Space Launch Vehicle
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Dario Leone
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The story of Russian President Vladimir Putin ride in a Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack during a tactical exercise involving the launch of Kh-555 cruise missiles
Aviation History / Military Aviation
The story of Russian President Vladimir Putin ride in a Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack during a tactical exercise involving the launch of Kh-555 cruise missiles
Aug 23 2021
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Dario Leone
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Russian Tu-160 Mach 2 Bomber Reportedly Left Two F-35A Fighters Behind in the Skies Over Japanese Sea
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