Poltava Museum of Long-Range and Strategic Aviation, Aviation museum in Poltava, Ukraine
The Poltava Museum of Long-Range and Strategic Aviation displays a large collection of Soviet bombers and military aircraft spread across 13 indoor halls and an outdoor park. The exhibits span from transport planes to modern fighter-bombers and document different eras of Soviet aviation technology.
The site began in the 1920s as a civilian airport and later became one of the Soviet Union's most strategically important air bases. This transformation reflects the military importance the region gained during the Cold War for Soviet defense operations.
The collection reflects how Soviet military power shaped the region's identity during the Cold War era. Visitors encounter aircraft that once represented technological ambition and national defense on a global scale.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with guided tours available in several languages. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the grounds are extensive and require time to explore properly.
The museum houses the only Tupolev Tu-160 White Swan strategic bomber on public display worldwide, which NATO called Blackjack. This aircraft was one of the most secretive and least documented Soviet weapons systems of its era.
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