According to Globalfirepower.com on Wednesday (26/1/2022), Russia's military
power is in second place with a strength index score of 0.0501.
Recently, the Russian military launched its modernized bomber, the Tupolev
Tu-160M. In addition to the Tupolev Tu-160M, Russia has other bombers.
Here's the list.
1. Tupolev Tu-160M
On January 12, 2022, the Russian military launched a bomber, the Tupolev
Tu-160M. The Tupolev Tu-160M, dubbed the White Swan, has the ability to
carry strategic missiles.
The Tupolev Tu-160M, referred to by NATO as the Blackjack, was a Soviet and
Russian supersonic variable-wing strategic missile-carrying bomber. The
aircraft is designed to strike enemy targets in remote and conventional
areas with nuclear weapons.
It is known, until now the Tupolev Tu-160M is the heaviest supersonic
military aircraft in the world.
2. Tu-95 MS
The Tu-95 MS is the world's fastest 4 turboprop missile carrier. The
aircraft is capable of carrying six KH-55 Grenade nuclear-tipped long-range
cruise missiles with a range of 3,000 km.
The rear gun compartment of the Tu-95MS features a dual-barreled GSh-23L
gun. The Tu-95 MS has weather radar, gun fire control radar to navigation
and bombing radar.
The maximum speed of the Tu-95 MS reaches 920 km per hour with a range of
15,000 km. In addition, this aircraft weighs 94,000 kg with a maximum
takeoff weight of 188,000 kg.
3. Tu-22M3
The aircraft, which was built during the Soviet Union, has undergone
extensive modernization. The Tu-22M3 was an attack bomber that made its
maiden flight in June 1977.
The Tu-22M3, dubbed Backfire by NATO, is a supersonic twin-engine bomber
capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Its range reaches 5,000 km.
The Tu-22M3 has a maximum take-off weight of 126,000 kg. Of course, the
Tu-22M3 is equipped with armaments, ranging from the GSh-23 automatic
cannon, 3 Raduga Kh-22 missiles, 6 MKU-6-1 missiles, 4 under-wing missiles,
69 x FAB-250 bombs, as well as 8 x FAB-1500.
