Russia's Tu-95 Bombers May Be Old—But They Still Can Kill
The plane might still be propeller-driven, but don't let that fool you. Here's What You Need to Know: The Tu-95 packs a nuclear punch. The Tu-95 is one of the oldest designs in active service in the Russian Air Force. Driven by eight contra-rotating turboprop engines, it is the only propeller-powered bomber that remains in service today. It shows no signs of leaving service either, with the Russian Air Force rolling out the Tu-95MSM modernization that adds significant capability to the Tu-95, far beyond its original role of dropping unguided bombs. The current backbone of the Russian strategi...
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