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Tupolev Tu-160 (NATO codename: Blackjack) is a heavy, variable-sweep wing, supersonic strategic bomber developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau for the Soviet Union. The Tu-160 holds the distinction of being the most powerful strategic bomber ever operated by both the Soviet Union and subsequently Russia, and ranks among the largest and heaviest supersonic aircraft in the world. Aircraft is also known by the nickname “White Swan” (Swan).Historical DevelopmentDevelopment of the Tu-160 began in 1967

Sukhoi Su-35 is a single-seat, twin-engine, multirole fighter aircraft developed by Sukhoi, a leading manufacturer of Russia aircraft. Classified as a 4++ generation aircraft, it is designed for both air superiority and place strike missions. The aircraft is equipped with advanced avionics and weapons systems to ensure effectiveness in modern combat scenarios.Sukhoi Su-35 (Pixabay)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Historical DevelopmentThe The Su-35's originates from the Su-27

Developed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the 1970s as a response to new-generation American war aircraft (F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon), the MiG-29 (NATO code name: Fulcrum) is a fourth-generation twin-engine high-mobility air superiority and frontline fighter aircraft. The development phase was conducted under strict secrecy, and its first flight took place on 6 October 1977. The aircraft’s development showcased the most advanced capabilities of Soviet aerospace engineering at the