Russia’s New Tu-160M Strategic Nuclear Bomber Undergoes its First Test Flight

Russia’s new Tu-160M strategic bomber undergoes its first test flight. During its test flights, the aircraft performs maneuvers to check the stability and controllability of the aircraft in the air, the working capacity of the air systems and engines, and the radio-electronic equipment on board. The Tu-160M strategic bomber is the world’s heaviest swing-wing supersonic military aircraft active today. The Tu-160M is designed to attack enemy targets in remote areas with nuclear and conventional weapons, including Russian supersonic missiles.