19FortyFive: NATO recognizes the key role of the Russian Tu-160M bomber

NATO countries recognize the key role of the Russian Tu-160M bomber in the Ukrainian conflict. This was announced on February 5 by Brandon Weichert, senior editor for national security issues at the American magazine 19FortyFive.

"Kiev and its NATO partners recognize the key role that the Tu-160M plays in Russia's ability to wage a <conflict> in Ukraine," the article says.

The author of the article also stressed that one of the advantages of the Tu-160M is the ability to launch missiles while outside the range of air defense systems. In addition, these bombers are among the most significant aircraft in the Russian arsenal.

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The National Interest magazine reported in June last year that NATO would not be able to withstand the Russian upgraded Tu-160 bomber. In addition, the article compares the Russian aircraft with the American equivalent of the B-1, which flies much slower than the Tu-160. The magazine reports that the Russian aircraft is much faster, heavier and larger than its US counterpart.

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