Posted on Jan 26, 2018

Putin just purchased 10 new Tu-160M2 long-range bombers for Russia's air force

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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Speaking on a visit to an aircraft-making plant in Kazan, Putin said the revamped version of the Soviet-designed Tu-160 bomber features new engines and avionics that would significantly enhance its capability.

Putin just purchased 10 new Tu-160M2 long-range bombers for Russia's air force

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Posted 7 y ago

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SSG Diane R.

Posted 7 y ago

You mean the people of Russia purchased these aircraft with their tax money.

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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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SSG Diane R. Exactly!

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SSG Diane R.

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They're like us in more ways than not.

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SPC Brett Curry

Posted 7 y ago

I guess that's not a bad price to upgrade. And more cost efficient. But I have to wonder if they are working on radar obsortion technology, steath bombers and if they can retrofit that as well.

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SPC Anthony Schepis

Posted 7 y ago

The Russian empire is coming back.

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Putin just purchased 10 new Tu-160M2 long-range bombers for Russia's air force

Putin just purchased 10 new Tu-160M2 long-range bombers for Russia's air force

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