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Heavy military aviation is not just transport, but a real symbol of superiority, inaccessibility and strength. The largest bombers are an engineering miracle, capable of carrying deadly cargo thousands of kilometers, playing a major role in power projection and deterrence.

In the material of "First Technical" - the five largest strategic bombers that have ever taken to the sky. Two of them are actively used by the Aerospace Forces of Russia.

5. Rockwell B-1 Lancer manufactured in the USA

Fast and maneuverable, it has become literally indispensable in US global operations and local conflicts.

Length - 44.5 m, maximum take-off weight - 216 tons.

Feature - "flexible" for modern missions, supersonic.

4. Tu-95

"Bear" is the last strategic turboprop bomber still in use. The hum of its engines can be heard for many kilometers.

Length - 49.5 m, maximum take-off weight - 187 tons.

Feature - a turboprop engine that provides a range of up to 15 thousand km.

3. Boeing B-52 Stratofortress manufactured in the USA

A living legend of US aviation. It has been in operation since 1955 and is still in service. Versatile, reliable and powerful.

Length - 48.5 m, maximum take-off weight - 219,600 kg.

2. Convair B-36 Peacemaker manufactured in the USA

A US military strategic aviation aircraft from the Cold War, designed to deliver nuclear weapons to the USSR. A unique combination of jet and piston engines.

Length - 49 m, maximum take-off weight - 190 tons.

1. Tu-160

"White Swan" is a symbol of Russian strategic aviation. The largest jet bomber in the world, capable of speeds exceeding Mach 2.

Length - 54.1 m, maximum take-off weight - 275 tons.

Feature - with variable wing geometry, supersonic.

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