Russian supersonic bomber crashes

A supersonic bomber crashed during a test flight in central Russia today, killing all four crewmen.

Russian supersonic bomber crashes

A supersonic bomber crashed during a test flight in central Russia today, killing all four crewmen.

The 1,250 mph Tu-160 Blackjack, designed to deliver nuclear and conventional weapons deep into enemy territory, crashed in the Saratov region, about 450 miles south-east of Moscow.

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