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Tu-95 Bear
Tupolev · USSR
Entering service in 1956, the Bear is one of the most recognizable aircraft of the Cold War. Its unique contra-rotating propellers make it one of the loudest aircraft in the sky. It continues to fly missions for the Russian Air Force today.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1956 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 920 km/h |
| Range | 15,000 km |
| Ceiling | 13,700 m |
| Engines | 4x Kuznetsov NK-12MV turboprops |
Armament & Payload
2x 23mm AM-23 cannons in tail; up to 15,000 kg of ordnance.