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Tupolev TU-95

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The Tupolev Tu-95 (Russian: ??????? ??-95;NATO reporting name: "Bear") is a large, four-engine turboprop-powered strategic bomberand missile platform. First flown in 1952, the Tu-95 entered service with the Soviet Union in 1956 and is expected to serve the Russian Air Force until at least 2040.[1] A development of the bomber for maritime patrol is designatedTu-142, while a passenger airliner derivative was called Tu-114.The aircraft has four Kuznetsov NK-12engines, each driving contra-rotating propellers. It is the only propeller-powered strategic bomber still in operational use today. The tips of the propeller-blades move faster than the speed of sound, making it one of the noisiest military aircraft.[2] Its distinctive swept-back wings are at a 35° angle. please enjoy and upvote

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 96.5ft (29.4m)
  • Length 76.6ft (23.3m)
  • Height 22.2ft (6.8m)
  • Empty Weight 7,980lbs (3,619kg)
  • Loaded Weight 18,654lbs (8,461kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.214
  • Wing Loading 14.1lbs/ft2 (68.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,322.6ft2 (122.9m2)
  • Drag Points 5721

Parts

  • Number of Parts 109
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 662