Tu-160

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf strategic bomber
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Tupolev_Tu_family
heavy bomber
strategic deterrent
approximately 110,000 kg empty weight
gptkbp:armament nuclear weapons
gptkbp:avionics modernized systems
gptkbp:commissioningDate 1970s
gptkbp:constructionMaterial composite materials
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Russia
gptkbp:crew 4
gptkbp:design variable-sweep wing
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Soviet_Union
estimated high cost
gptkbp:electronic_warfare gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:engine 4 engines
gptkbp:engineType turbofan
gptkbp:exportedTo not exported
gptkbp:firstFlight 1981
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 180,000 liters
gptkbp:futurePlans upgrades planned
gptkbp:height 40,000 kg
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tu-160
gptkbp:internationalRelations none currently
gptkbp:isRepresentedIn no longer in production
gptkbp:length 54.3 meters
gptkbp:maintenance complex maintenance requirements
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Tupolev
gptkbp:maxSpeed 2,200 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 275,000 kg
gptkbp:missileSystem gptkb:Kh-55_cruise_missiles
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades over time
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:White_Swan
gptkbp:notableFeature none reported
high speed and long range
gptkbp:numberBuilt 35
gptkbp:operationalRange 8,000 km with payload
gptkbp:operationalStatus active duty
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Russian_Air_Force
gptkbp:radar gptkb:N-001_radar_system
gptkbp:range 12,300 km
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:security limited radar cross-section
limited use
limited stealth features
gptkbp:service_ceiling 15,000 meters
gptkbp:services 1987
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:PAK_DA
gptkbp:supportRole deterrence
gptkbp:team gptkb:Tupolev_design_bureau
gptkbp:training pilot training required
gptkbp:wingArea swing wings
gptkbp:wingspan 55.7 meters