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 …

Apr 10, 2024 · Produced by the Soviet Union, the Tu-95 has been referred to by some as one of the most successful bomber aircraft developed. It is also the only bomber to be deployed by …

Jan 15, 2024 · The Tupolev Tu-95 features a unique swept-wing design that sees the wings set back at a 35-degree angle. The bomber is powered by four Kuznetsov NK-12 turboprop …

Oct 29, 2024 · Developed by the Soviet Union in the 1950s, the Tu-95 has become synonymous with Russia’s strategic airpower, earning a reputation for its long-range capabilities and …

Feb 14, 2019 · The prototype Tu-95 (called Tu-95/1) was completed by September 1952, and was brought by road to Zhukovski. After reassembly, it began its ground trials early in November; …

The Tupolev Tu-95 is a four engine, propeller driven, long-range bomber with an impressive wingspan of 141 feet. The aircraft was developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War to …

Tu-95 BEAR (TUPOLEV) The Tu-95 BEAR was perhaps the most successful bomber produced by the Soviet aviation, enjoying long service in a variety of roles and configurations.

Sep 13, 2009 · The Tu-95 is the world's only swept-wing turboprop ever to enter service. Its distinct engines, each with two counter-rotating propellers, also make the Bear the fastest …

Jan 4, 2023 · The Tupolev Tu-95 Bear entered service in 1956as a strategic bomber capable of delivering nuclear bombs over the entire German Reich. It served with distinction in the cold …

May 14, 2012 · The Tu-95, designated ‘Bear’ by NATO, is a 164-foot-long, four-engine turbo-prop bomber that can fly more than 8,000 miles without refueling. The Bear was designed in 1952 …