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The Tupolev Tu-95 (Туполев Ту--95) (NATO reporting name Bear) is the most successful and longest-serving Tupolev strategic bomber and missile carrier built by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The Tu-95 is still in service, as of 2008, and is expected to remain in service with the Russian Air Force until at least 2040. The Tu-95 is powered by four Kuznetsov turboprop engines, each driving contra-rotating propellers, and remains the fastest propeller-driven aircraft to go into operational use. Its wings are swept back at 35 degrees, a very sharp angle by the standards of propeller-driven aircraft.To date, it remains the only turboprop-powered strategic bomber to have entered operational service. A naval version of the bomber is designated Tu-142. Music: Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001 A Space Odyssey theme) by: Eumir Deodato

Channel: Autos & Vehicles
Uploaded: February 11, 2008 at 9:54 pm
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kirylow (Friday 12th of September 2008 03:46:11 AM)

Magnificent airplane !

LarryThatKid (Wednesday 10th of September 2008 10:56:51 PM)

Im Not Taking American Or Russian Side Here, But Why Don't They Just Use Jet Engines Instead Of Turboprops For Their Bombers?

toddi1971 (Thursday 11th of September 2008 10:14:18 AM)

more fuel economic, more range, can stay longer in air, more thrust, more bomb load, shorter take off distance

LarryThatKid (Thursday 11th of September 2008 03:26:57 PM)

So What's The Advantages Of Having Jet Engines?

22Lobster (Sunday 14th of September 2008 12:49:34 AM)

Larry coz there are no big difference between jet and turbopropeller engine on that class of planes just compare "Bear" with American b-52 bomber with jet engines: speed b52-509mph tu95-575mph, max flight range b52-10 000 miles, tu95-9800 miles

LarryThatKid (Sunday 14th of September 2008 04:42:04 PM)

Ohhhkay. Thanks.

Devast8ion (Thursday 4th of September 2008 11:35:57 PM)

I don't question their intelligence so much as their sanity. They definitely have killing technology down to an art in ways that are scary.

ramjet87 (Thursday 4th of September 2008 10:11:39 AM)

Its turboprop, its a jet engine too!

Aviarongod (Tuesday 19th of August 2008 11:45:15 AM)

TU-95 very beautiful and powerful plane!

flanker271 (Friday 15th of August 2008 10:41:07 AM)

This plane is becoming a legend....definitely one of my favorite. Yes, it's loud and dated, but it's a work of art.

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