The US is concerned about the power of Russian strategic bombers
Russian strategic bomber force
The number of strategic bombers of the Russian Air Force is currently incomparable with that of the Soviet Union.
The Kremlin clearly expressed its desire to develop the PAK-DA stealth bomber project.
Russia is said to have 16 Tu-160 `White Swans` (NATO designation: Blackjack) still in operation, of which 11 aircraft perform combat missions and 5 training aircraft.
Tu-95MS aircraft gathered to prepare for sortie.
The Tu-95MS uses a classic design and has been in service since 1956, but has undergone many major upgrades to carry modern electronic and combat systems.
This type of aircraft has demonstrated its combat capabilities in Russia’s military campaign in Syria.
Unlike American stealth bombers, Russian strategic bombers are not designed to penetrate enemy airspace.
Replacement for the trio of strategic bombers
Moscow will still have to gradually replace its bomber fleet.
The Tu-160M2 will likely replace the current Tu-95MS and Tu-160.
This is a variant built on the Su-27 fighter platform to replace the Su-24 attack aircraft.
The US is concerned about the power of Russian strategic bombers
Su-34 aircraft bombed carpets
Expert Kofman believes that the Su-34 has demonstrated its capabilities in Syria, which will motivate Russia to use it to replace both the Su-24 attack aircraft and the Tu-22M3 bomber.
Modern missile technology allows Russia’s bomber fleet to carry out highly precise attacks from great distances, even though they still use relatively old aircraft designs and airframes.