Instead of a Tupolev bomber, South African defense air show showcases Chinese aircraft
The presence of the Russian Air Force's Tu-160 has not been confirmed at Africa Aerospace and Defence, but the Xian Y20 airlifter is one of the event's highlights
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Russia may send a Tu-160 bomber to an air show in South Africa
If confirmed, it will be the second time that the Tupolev supersonic jet will participate in Africa Aerospace and Defense at Waterkloof Air Force Base
Russia confirms intention to establish military base on island of Venezuela
Vladimir Putin's government to use military base on the island La Orchila in the Caribbean to receive nuclear bombers Tupolev Tu-160
Russia orders 10 new Tu-160M2 bombers
Modernized version of the aircraft created during the Cold War flew for the first time last January 25
Russia gives green light for stealth bomber project
Under the codename PAK-DA, Tupolev's stealth aircraft will replace veteran TU-95, TU-26 and TU-160 bombers