Russia s Tu 160 Plus Hypersonic Missiles Is a Recipe for Destruction

The Tu160 Blackjack a resemblance to the American Rockwell B1 Lancer that served as its inspiration, featuring variablesweep wings and supersonic capabilities. Nevertheless, these shared attributes mark the extent of their similarities. The Kinzhal, a groundbased ballistic missile with nuclear capabilities, has been integrated into various Russian aircraft in the past. The supersonic Blackjack is not the initial aircraft to be equipped with this airlaunched version of the Kinzhal.