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January 24, 2013

China buys Russian bombers
Melbourne (UPI) Jan 23, 2013
China is to purchase Tupolev Tu-22M3 bombers through a contract with the Russian Federation for 36 aircraft. The agreement calls for 12 bombers to be delivered first and the other 24 coming in a second tranche. The Tupolev Tu-22M3 is a supersonic, swing-wing, long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber developed by the Soviet Union. A number the bombers remain in service with the Russian military - as of 2010, the Russian air force fielded 93 Tupolev Tu-22s and the Russian navy 58 - ... read more

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