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The Tupolev Tu-160 (NATO reporting name: Blackjack) is a heavy strategic bomber developed by the Soviet Union under the leadership of the Tupolev Design Bureau. It features variable-sweep wings and is capable of supersonic flight. The Tu-160 is the most powerful strategic bomber ever operated by both the Soviet Union and subsequently Rusya and ranks among the largest and heaviest supersonic aircraft in the world. The aircraft is also known by the nickname “White Swan”. Historical Development Dev