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