Military expert talks about Russian intercontinental aircraft for 'Judgment Day'
Russia's Tu-160 intercontinental supersonic aircraft can carry up to 12 cruise ballistic missiles, military expert Alexei Sukonkin said in a conversation with Russian media. He said the plane was loaded with missiles for "Judgment Day".
Russia's Tu-160 intercontinental supersonic aircraft can carry up to 12 cruise ballistic missiles - its capacity can be compared with a nuclear submarine, military expert Alexei Sukonkin said.
“A nuclear missile cruiser usually has 16 missiles, each with three warheads. If the Tu-160 is fully loaded in Doomsday configuration, it will be a monster,” said Alexei Sukonkin.
Currently, along with the Tu-95, the supersonic intercontinental aircraft Tu-160 is a strategic missile carrier and is used to launch cruise missiles, not as a bomber. Mr. Sukonkin added that the aircraft is constantly being improved and equipped with more modern equipment.
Several years ago, Russia had the idea of creating a domestic supersonic passenger aircraft. For example, it could be built on the basis of the Tu-160, as President Vladimir Putin suggested in 2018. The United Corporation has begun work on the aircraft project, but so far has not been able to create such an aircraft.
August 22, 2023 15:03
