STORY: Russian President Vladimir Putin flew on a modernized
nuclear-capable strategic bomber on Thursday
It is a transfer prone to be seen within the West as a
pointed reminder of Moscow’s nuclear capabilities
The modernized Tu-160M is able to carrying
12 cruise missiles or 12 short-range nuclear missiles
It might fly 7,500 miles with out refueling
After the flight, Putin informed state TV that the plane
is ‘dependable’ and could possibly be accepted by the air power
