Tupolev Tu-160

GPTKB entity

Properties (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf strategic bomber
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Tupolev_family
strategic deterrence
bomber
variable-sweep wing
swept wing
110,000 kg
gptkbp:armament nuclear and conventional bombs
gptkbp:avionics modernized
gptkbp:commissioningDate 1970s
gptkbp:constructionMaterial composite materials
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Russia
gptkbp:crew 4
specialized training required
gptkbp:design swing-wing design
gptkbp:engine 4
gptkbp:engineType turbofan
gptkbp:exportedTo not exported
gptkbp:firstFlight 1981
gptkbp:firstGeneration 1991
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 180,000 liters
gptkbp:height 40,000 kg
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tupolev Tu-160
gptkbp:innovation ongoing
gptkbp:landingGear tricycle
gptkbp:lastProduced Tu-160A
gptkbp:length 54.0 m
gptkbp:maintenance long
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Tupolev
gptkbp:maxSpeed 2,200 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 275,000 kg
gptkbp:navigationEquipment GLONASS
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:White_Swan
gptkbp:notable_player electronic countermeasures
gptkbp:notableFeature high speed and range
gptkbp:numberBuilt 35
gptkbp:operationalRange 8,000 km
gptkbp:operationalStatus high
global
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Russian_Air_Force
gptkbp:productionCompany limited production
gptkbp:radar N-001
gptkbp:range 12,300 km
gptkbp:relatedModel Tu-160M2
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:security yes
gptkbp:service_ceiling 15,000 m
gptkbp:services 1987
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:strategicGoals high
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Tupolev_PAK_DA
gptkbp:supportRole yes
strategic bombing missions
7,500 km
gptkbp:team gptkb:Mikhail_Simonov
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Tu-160M
gptkbp:wingArea 360 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 55.7 m