Russian Tu-22M Tupolev Backfire Supersonic Strategic Bomber

Russian Tu-22M Tupolev Backfire swing-wing, long-range Supersonic Strategic Bomber

3rd Annual Global Strike Challenge at Dyess Air Force Base

Airmans of the 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron of the United States Air Force (USAF) participating in the 3rd annual Global Strike Challenge at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. This Challenge consists of general knowledge test, weapons loading and a B-1 Bomber pre-flight inspection. 

Tupolev Tu-95 at Russian Air Force 100th Anniversary Celebration

Tupolev Tu-95 at Russian Air Force 100th Anniversary Celebration

Russian Tupolev Tu-95 in flight during a celebrations to mark the Russian air force's 100th anniversary.

Russian Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback Heavy Strike Fighter

An amazing shot of the Russian Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback Heavy Strike Fighter which is intended to replace the older Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer attack aircrafts in service with the Russian Air Force.

USAF's Youngest B-52 Bomber Turns 50 This Year

The B-52 Stratofortress of the United States Air Force (USAF) flies over the Pacific Ocean after an air refueling in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific. The first B-52 Stratofortress Bomber flew for the first time 60 years ago. The last B-52 Stratofortress Bomber Tail No. 1040 rolled off the assembly line 50 years ago.

Over Eighteen Chinese H-6 Badger Long Range Bomber Making A Bomb Run

Over Eighteen H-6 Badger Long Range Bombers of the Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Making A Bombing Run during an exercise.

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Russian Tu-22 Tupolev Backfire Supersonic Strategic Bomber

The Tu-22 Tupolev Backfire is a supersonic, swing-wing, long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber.

Russian Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack Supersonic Strategic Bomber

The Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack supersonic strategic bomber flew for the first time December 1981 and became operational with the Russian Air Force in April 1987. A total of 35 bomber were produced including 3 prototypes. The Russian Air Force started receiving upgraded version of the bomber in 2006.

Two Tu-160 Blackjack Supersonic Strategic Bombers flew a record-breaking training mission which lasted 23hours and covered distance of over  18,000 kilometres. Tu-160 can achieve maximum speed of Mach 2.05 (2,220 kilometres per hour) and have a range of 12,300 km without in-flight refuelling. 

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