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Product Identifiers
PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100764352040
ISBN-139780764352041
eBay Product ID (ePID)221562803
Product Key Features
Book TitleTupolev Tu‑160 : Soviet Strike Force Spearhead
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicRussia & the Former Soviet Union, Aviation / History, Aviation / Commercial
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation, History
AuthorYefim Gordon, Dmitriy Komissarov
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight67.3 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-944625
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal623.74/63
SynopsisDeveloped 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.
LC Classification NumberUG1242.B6G663 2016
