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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Russian strategic bombers carry out record nonstop flight

Tu-160 BlackjackTwo Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers are carrying out a 23-hour patrol with a planned flight range of 18,000 kilometers (over 11,000 miles), an Air Force spokesman said on Wednesday.

"We are expecting this mission to set a record because its duration will exceed the previous achievement by two hours for a total of 23 hours, and its range will reach 18,000 kilometers," Lt. Col. Vladimir Drik said.

The Tu-160s conducted a similar mission last year and stayed in the air for 21 hours.

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