The Tupolev Tu-142 (Russian: Туполев Ту-142; NATO reporting name: Bear F/J) is a Soviet/Russian maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft derived …

Oct 3, 2023 · The Tu-142 "Bear-F" Mod III (also "Tu-142MK") sported improved avionics and submarine detection qualities. These replaced the Mod II models and 43 aircraft emerged. The …

Oct 20, 2022 · The Tupolev Tu-142, often referred to as the “Bear-F” by NATO, is a maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft. It is derived from the Tupolev Tu-95 strategic …

The Tu-142MZ Bear F Mod.4 added an upgraded Zarech acoustic system, NK-12MP engines, GSh-23 guns adopted from the Backfire, an improved EW suite, improved AAR equipment …

A Soviet-built Tu-142 Bear F reconnaissance aircraft belonging to the Indian navy (r) and a US Navy F-14A Tomcat. The Tu-95 Bear strategic bomber is a Cold War icon that has outlived its …

Mar 11, 2025 · The Tu-142 ‘BEAR-F’ is a long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft derived from the Soviet-era Tu-95 strategic bomber. First entering service in the …

Mar 7, 2020 · The Tu-142MK and the latest MZ variant (the Bear-F Mod. 4, with new NK-12MP engines and a new avionics suite, easily distinguishable because of the chin fairings) are both …

May 2, 2021 · Created at the height of the USSR’s global power, the Tupolev Tu-142 is a maritime patrol developed from the Tu-95 ‘Bear’ strategic bomber. With around 60,000 …

Tu-142 (Bear-F, according to NATO classification) is designed to search and destroy enemy submarines in remote patrol areas.

The Tupolev Tu-142 (Russian: Туполев Ту-142; NATO reporting name: Bear F/J) is a Soviet/Russian maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft derived …