Tupolev

Tupolev Tu-160

Heavy bomber

  • First flight1981
  • IntroductionApril 1987
  • StatusOperational
  • Number built35
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
4 (pilot, co-pilot, bombardier, defensive systems officer)
Length
54.1 m
Wingspan
55.7 m
Height
13.1 m
02

Performance

Maximum speed
2,220 km/h, Mach 2.05
Range
12,300 km
Service ceiling
16,000 m
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
4 × Samara NK-321 afterburning turbofan engines (137.3 kN)