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-'''Tu-160'''/NATO: [[BLACKJACK]] are modern Russian strategic bombers. Originally produced between 1980 to 1992, the production line is open again, and delivered a new aircraft in  May 2000. 14 aircraft are now in service in Russia. Existing aircraft are undergoing major avionics upgrades and new [[cruise missile]]; the first upgraded aircraft was delivered in July 2006.<ref name=AFT-TU-160>{{citation
- | title = Tu-160 Blackjack Strategic Bomber, Russia
- | journal=Air Force Technology
- | url = http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/tu160/
-}}</ref>
-There are similarities between the Tu-160 and U.S. [[B-1 Lancer]]. Both are supersonic, with intercontinental range with [[air refueling]]. Both have variable-geometry wings, and, while not a stealthy design like the [[B-2 Spirit]], present a smaller radar cross-section, especially in the engines, than older bombers such as the [[B-52]] or [[Tu-95]]/NATO:[[BEAR (bomber)|BEAR]].<ref name=>{{citation
- | url = http://aeroweb.lucia.it/~junap95/bombers/tu160.htm
- | title = Tupolev Tu160 Blackjack
- | first = Andrew | last = Juniper}}</ref>
-==Weapons==
-The maximum payload is 80,000 pounds of bombs, missiles, and presumably penetration aids. Its main missile armament is the [[Kh-55MS]]/NATO: [[AS-15 KENT]] and [[Kh-15P]]/NATO: [[AS-16 Kickback]]. <ref name=AFT-TU-160 />
-==References==
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