The Russian military plans to test the first newly assembled tu-160m strategic bomber by the end of the year, the Russian viewpoint reported. After the test, the aircraft will be officially put into service. The Russian military plans to equip 50 tu-160m strategic bombers to deal with the military threat of the United States and NATO. Russian military experts pointed out that the performance of tu-160m strategic bomber far exceeds that of the same type of U.S. strategic bomber, which will greatly enhance the Russian military's "Trinity" nuclear strike force. Figure - 160m strategic bomber It is reported that the test of the first tu-160m strategic bomber will be carried out this month. The shape of the tu-160m strategic bomber after comprehensive modification is not much different from that before upgrading, but its combat capability has been greatly improved. The aircraft is equipped with a new engine, with a flight speed of 2000 km / h, reduced fuel consumption, increased flight range and dead time, a maximum load of 45 tons and a range of about 13500 km. The aircraft is equipped with the latest airborne computer, navigation system and electronic warfare system, which can deal with high-precision weapon strikes. According to public information, tu-160m strategic bomber can carry kh-55sm and kh-101 cruise missiles and can hit targets as far as 5500km. In addition, the upgraded tu-160m can also carry "dagger" hypersonic missiles. In the 1970s, in order to compete with the U.S. B-1 strategic bomber, the Soviet Union launched Tu-160 strategic bomber. The aircraft was commissioned in 1987 and formed its initial combat capability in 1988. It is the largest supersonic aircraft in the world. Because of its elegant appearance and beautiful white coating, the machine is also known as "white swan". In fact, this white coating is mainly to reduce the impact of thermal radiation after nuclear explosion. Russian media said that after 10 years of service, Tu-160 strategic bombers could not meet the needs of modern war. Therefore, the Russian Ministry of defense decided to comprehensively upgrade the aircraft. Russian military experts said that Tu-160 strategic bomber is the only strategic bomber in the world that can maintain Mach 2 speed. The aircraft adopts new electronic equipment and engine, and its combat capability has been significantly improved compared with that before upgrading. In the future, the aircraft will be equipped with a variety of new weapons and equipment, including at least three "dagger" hypersonic missiles, which will become an important part of Russia's "Trinity" nuclear deterrent. Russian media said that under the current situation that NATO led by the United States continues to display air nuclear strike forces on the Russian border, it is of great significance for Russia to equip tu-160m strategic bombers. After the aircraft is put into service, it will enable Russia to establish a strategic deterrent in the Asia Pacific region and force the military alliance established by the United States to give up its aggressive actions in the region. (outlook new era)