Just one Il-96 is capable of carrying 100-120 cruise missiles

However, existing aircraft should be kept in "on wing" condition

The lack of protection at strategic airfields was called a systemic problem

Aviation Expert Gusarov Reminded That Missile Carriers Have Undergone Deep Modernization

Military correspondent Kots: Russia has never had parity in strategic bombers

Reserve Officer Shalandin Calls Shelters for Long-Range Aviation Aircraft a Waste of Valuable Time

"Bears" will be useful in the sky until at least 2040

Tires on strategic missile carriers are not suitable for protection

"Military Review": Missile Carriers Must Be Placed in Open Parking Lots in Accordance with the START-3 Treaty

The Tu-95MS was launched into serial production in 1981

Reliable Protected Base for Russian Strategic Aviation

Ammunition weight is about 2400 kg

Also, Su-34 and Su-35S fighters will receive additional parking spaces

The strategic aircraft has replenished its ammunition at one of the airfields

The military began using rubber products to cover the barrels of cannons from drones