Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack

The Tupolev Tu-160 (Russian: Туполев Ту-160, NATO reporting name: Blackjack) is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing heavy strategic bomber designed by the Tupolev Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. Although several civil and military transport aircraft are larger in overall dimensions, the Tu-160 is currently the world's largest combat aircraft, largest supersonic aircraft, and largest variable-sweep aircraft built. In addition, the Tu-160 has the heaviest takeoff weight of any military aircraft besides transports.

Entering service in 1987, the Tu-160 was the last strategic bomber designed for the Soviet Union. The aircraft remains in limited production, with at least 48 aircraft currently in service with the Russian Air Force.

Users

 * Russian Federation
 * Russian Air Force (Currently)
 * Soviet Union
 * Soviet Union (Until December 25, 1991)
 * Ukraine
 * Ukrainian Air Force (Until 1999)