Developed as the answer to the American B-1, the Tupolev Tu-160 was the Soviet Union's most potent strategic bomber. Several project versions were rejected, and a highly controversial contest involving some of the Soviet Union's top-class aircraft design companies took place before the Tu-160 variable-geometry bomber reached the hardware stage. Its design made use of many advanced features not used previously on Soviet bombers. While being a nuclear deterrent for most of its career, the Tu-160 has recently seen actual combat in the war on terrorism. The Tu-160 story is not over yet, since Russia is now resuming production of the type to bolster its strategic potential. The book gives the type's complete development, test and service history of the Tu-160, including such intriguing episodes as the type's overseas deployment to Venezuela, and the flight of a Tu-160 with Russian President Vladimir Putin aboard. It is richly illustrated with color photos and original factory drawings. A comparison is made of the Tu-160 and its American counterpart, the B-1.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764352040
ISBN-13
9780764352041
eBay Product ID (ePID)
221562803
Product Key Features
Book Title
Tupolev Tu‑160 : Soviet Strike Force Spearhead
Author
Yefim Gordon, Dmitriy Komissarov
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Russia & the Former Soviet Union, Aviation / History, Aviation / Commercial
Publication Year
2016
Genre
Transportation, History
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
11in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
67.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Ug1242.B6g663 2016
Copyright Date
2016
Lccn
2016-944625
Dewey Decimal
623.74/63
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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