[Publius6961]

Russian bombers have been intercepted by UK fighters on several occasions so far this year, with their presence reflecting President Vladimir Putin's eagerness to underline Moscow's military capabilities as it ...

Military capabilities?
A turboprop with a raar crosssection like the Astrodome?
A 1950s 400mph bomber?

Oh K.

[Tommyjo]

It isn’t designed to penetrate hostile airspace. It is an ALCM carrier. Very fast and nearly as fast as the B-52. Think B-52 in ALCM stand-off mode. The Russian ALCMa are longer-ranged than anything in the US ALCM inventory.