Tupolev-160 White Swan (Blackjack)

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Tu-160 rotary launchers in details:
MKU-6-5U (for Kh-55/55SM/555/555SM):




MKU-6-1 (For Kh-15 aeroballistic missiles) applicable to Tu-160 and Tu-22M3 (the shortest in the family):

and 9A-829K3 (MKU-6-5K) for Kh-101/102/103/105 - the longest from the family (applicable to Tu-160M/M2):

 

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Tu-160 rotary launchers in details:
MKU-6-5U (for Kh-55/55SM/555/555SM):




MKU-6-1 (For Kh-15 aeroballistic missiles) applicable to Tu-160 and Tu-22M3 (the shortest in the family):

and 9A-829K3 (MKU-6-5K) for Kh-101/102/103/105 - the longest from the family (applicable to Tu-160M/M2):

excellent post! great pics ............
 

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Is there any discussion on India being offered to be part of PAK DA development like PAK FA, this would be a great addition to our air force.
 

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Is there any discussion on India being offered to be part of PAK DA development like PAK FA, this would be a great addition to our air force.
1 - No. PAK DA is dedicated strategic doomsday weapon which is never intended to export or JVs even for closest allies.
2 - Why should you need PAK DA with 6000-8000km radius while you don't have targets for Su-34 with its 1000km (Lo-Lo-Lo) or 2000km (Hi-Hi-Hi) radius? :)
 

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1 - No. PAK DA is dedicated strategic doomsday weapon which is never intended to export or JVs even for closest allies.
2 - Why should you need PAK DA with 6000-8000km radius while you don't have targets for Su-34 with its 1000km (Lo-Lo-Lo) or 2000km (Hi-Hi-Hi) radius? :)
its not the radius or range but the stealth characteristics of the bomber to deliver payload both conventional and nuclear. We do not have any dedicated bomber and this could be the trump card in the Himalayan theatre. Just wishful thinking
 

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Another one MKU rotary launchers comparison side by side:


and Tu-160M takes off from Kazan Aircraft Factory airfield:
 

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And more semi-natural stands of forward and rear cockpits equipment photos:


 

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Tu-160M in close---------------------------------:







 

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And more of them----------------------------:

 

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Any Update on PAK DA? When is the expected TD first flight and also the prospective weapons package and sensor suite...
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