The number of Tu-160M, Tu-22M3 and 55 Tu-95MS missile carriers in the Russian Aerospace Forces became known

The counted bombers are fully operational

The number of strategic and long-range missile-carrying bombers in the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) has become known. This was reported by the Technosphere Russia publication, citing Western sources.

Tu-160M
Tu-160M

According to preliminary data, the military has at least 16 Tu-160M/M2, at least 55 Tu-95MS/MSM and about 55-60 Tu-22M3.

Tu-95MS
Tu-95MS

According to Western data, there are only 15 tanker aircraft — Il-78 and Il-78M based on the Il-76.

Reconnaissance aircraft and special purpose aircraft (EW, AWACS) are represented by 54 Su-24MR, 4 An-30, 9 Tu-214R and other modifications, 19 Il-22/Il-22M, 14 Il-20M, at least 7 A-50U, 2 Il-80 and 1 Il-82 (airborne command posts).

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