Tu-160

GPTKB entity

Statements (83)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:advances ongoing upgrades
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration twin-engine
gptkbp:aircraft_operated 110,000 kg
gptkbp:aircraft_role long-range strike
strategic nuclear strike
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:bomber
Tu-160 M, Tu-160 M2
gptkbp:armament gptkb:nuclear_weapons
gptkbp:avionics modernized systems
gptkbp:ceiling 15,000 meters
15,000 m
gptkbp:combat_experience limited combat experience
gptkbp:combat_history limited engagement
gptkbp:combat_radius 7,500 km
gptkbp:combat_role strategic nuclear delivery
gptkbp:communication_system secure communications
gptkbp:country gptkb:Russia
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:Russia
gptkbp:crew gptkb:4
gptkbp:current_condition gptkb:Russian_Aerospace_Forces
gptkbp:deployment strategic air patrols
gptkbp:design gptkb:Tupolev_design_bureau
gptkb:Mikhail_Simonov
strategic deterrence
variable-sweep wing
gptkbp:design_features swept wings
high speed and range
gptkbp:development 1970s-1980s
gptkbp:engine_type turbofan
gptkbp:exported_to gptkb:none
not exported
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1981
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 150,000 liters
180,000 liters
gptkbp:fuselage_material composite materials
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tu-160
gptkbp:influences Cold War strategy
gptkbp:involved_in gptkb:military_exercises
gptkbp:length 54.3 m
54.3 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Tupolev
gptkbp:max_speed 2,200 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 275,000 kg
gptkbp:military_lessons Tu-160 U
gptkbp:modifications gptkb:Tu-160_M
gptkb:Tu-160_M2
gptkbp:navigation_system inertial navigation
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:World_Series_of_Poker
gptkbp:notable_features supersonic speed
gptkbp:number_built gptkb:35
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:4
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:operational_range 8,000 km
gptkbp:operational_status active duty
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:1991
gptkb:1992
gptkbp:payload_capacity 40,000 kg
gptkbp:power_source Kuznetsov NK-32
gptkbp:primary_role strategic deterrence
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Russian_Air_Force
gptkbp:production_years 1981-1992
gptkbp:range 12,300 km
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Tupolev_Tu-16
gptkb:Tupolev_bombers
gptkb:B-1_Lancer
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:service_entry gptkb:1987
gptkbp:squadrons active fleet
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:stealth_features yes
limited radar cross-section
some features
gptkbp:successor gptkb:PAK_DA
gptkbp:survivability advanced countermeasures
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Russian_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Tu-160_M
gptkbp:wing_area 360 m²
gptkbp:wingspan swing wings
55.7 m
55.7 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Soviet_Air_Forces
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4