Tag: Bombers
A Modernized ‘Backfire’ Prepared for Testing
A modernized Tu-22M3M will soon begin flight testing. The modernization will deal with the obsolescence of the outdated avionics on the Tu-22M, bringing it to the same level as the modernized Tu-160. Further upgrades could also include the installation of missile pylons that would carry four Dagger hypersonic missiles.
Future Bombers has Legacy to Uphold
With a proven history of success, today's bomber fleet has a reputation for excellence. It is, however, an aging fleet in need of a...
Modern Bombers Applications for Conventional Warfare
Start < Page 8 of 9 > The high combat effectiveness demonstrated by precision guided weapons brought the US Air Force to reconsider the employment and...