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Tupolev Bombers

Tupolev has historically served as the primary design bureau for Russian and Soviet strategic bombers. Known for producing enormous, rugged aircraft capable of global reach, Tupolev's designs range from incredibly fast turboprop platforms to supersonic, variable-sweep wing giants that remain integral to Russia's strategic deterrence.

Tu-95 Bear

The Tupolev Tu-95 (NATO reporting name: "Bear") is a large, four-engine turboprop-powered strategic bomber and missile platform. First flown in 1952, it remains the only propeller-powered strategic bomber still in operational use, instantly recognizable by its swept wings and incredibly loud contra-rotating propellers.

Specs
Engine type	4x Kuznetsov NK-12MV turboprops
Length	151 ft 6in / 46.2 m
Height	39 ft 9in / 12.1 m
Wingspan	164 ft 5in / 50.1 m
Combat Range	8,100 nm / 15,000 km

Tu-160 Blackjack

The Tupolev Tu-160 (NATO reporting name: "Blackjack") is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing heavy strategic bomber. It is the largest and heaviest combat aircraft, the fastest bomber currently in use, and the largest and heaviest variable-sweep wing airplane ever flown.

Specs
Engine type	4x Samara NK-321 afterburning turbofans
Length	177 ft 6in / 54.1 m
Height	43 ft / 13.1 m
Wingspan	182 ft 9in / 55.7 m (swept: 116 ft / 35.6 m)
Combat Range	6,641 nm / 12,300 km

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