Tupolev Tu-95

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The Tupolev Tu-95 (Russian: Туполев Ту–95) (NATO reporting name: Bear) is a large, four-engine turboprop powered strategic bomber and missile platform. First flown in 1952, the Tu-95 was put into service by the former Soviet Union in 1956 and is expected to serve the Russian Air Force until at least 2040.. Commonly referred to even in Russia by its NATO designation, 'Bear' the aircraft has four Kuznetsov NK-12 engines, each driving contra-rotatin... more
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Maiden flight:

  • Nov 12, 1952

Introduced:

  • 1956

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Wingspan:

  • 51.1048 m (167.667 ft )

Length:

  • 49.5046 m (162.417 ft )

Maximum Speed:

  • 925 km/h (575 mph )
    • ,
  • 920 km/h (572 mph )

Also known as:

  • Bear

Aircraft

Manufacturer

Tupolev

Tupolev (Russian: Туполев) (pronounced "Tuh-pole-iv") is a Russian aerospace and defence company, headquartered in Moscow. Officially known as Public Stock Company Tupolev, it is the successor of the famed Tupolev OKB or Tupolev Design Bureau (OKB-156, design office prefix Tu) headed by the...

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