russian president vladimir putin flew on a Russian Tu-160M missile carrier, Russian media reported, UNN reported.
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putin flew as a member of the crew of a Tu-160M strategic missile carrier called Ilya Muromets. The flight lasted 30 minutes
It is noted that the russian president arrived directly at the runway of the Kazan Aviation Plant named after S.P. Gorbunov. Gorbunov. The president's motorcade drove right up to the plane.
For the flight, putin changed into a special flight suit. According to Kremlin spokesman Peskov, Putin's flight route was classified as a "military secret.
After a half-hour flight, putin announced that "he can be accepted into the armed forces.
Addendum
It is noted that this is putin's third flight in a combat aircraft in 25 years. In 2000, putin, then acting president, flew a Su-27 fighter jet as co-pilot.
Later, in 2005, Putin piloted a Tu-160 during a long-range cruise missile test.
For reference
The Tu-160 intercontinental supersonic strategic bomber was developed in the 1970s. Over the past few years, Russia has been actively talking about modifying the bomber.
According to the Russians themselves, the Tu-160M has retained its appearance, but is being built on a new technological basis. A new series of NK-32 engines is being produced for this bomber, which will increase the range by a thousand kilometers.
In addition, propaganda assures that the aircraft has new flight and navigation equipment, an onboard communication system, a control system, a radar station, and an electronic countermeasures system
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