Tu-95MS

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf strategic bomber
gptkbp:aircraft bomber
high-wing
swept-back wings
Tupolev_Tu-95_family
gptkbp:armament nuclear weapons
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:crew 6
gptkbp:currentStatus in service
gptkbp:design strategic bombing
gptkbp:designatedAs nuclear strike platform
gptkbp:encouragesParticipationIn nuclear deterrence
gptkbp:engine turboprop engine
gptkbp:engineType KRD-500
gptkbp:exportedTo none
gptkbp:firstFlight 1952
gptkbp:firstGeneration 1960s
gptkbp:height 12.1 m
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Cold_War_strategic_balance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tu-95MS
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Tu-4
gptkbp:innovation ongoing upgrades
gptkbp:lastProduced 2010s
gptkbp:length 49.3 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Tupolev
gptkbp:maxSpeed 900 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 188,000 kg
gptkbp:nickname Bear
gptkbp:notableFeature swept wings
Cold_War_missions
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Soviet_Air_Forces
gptkbp:numberBuilt over 500
gptkbp:operationalHistory Cold_War_and_beyond
gptkbp:operationalStatus active
gptkbp:primaryMission strategic bombing missions
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Russian_Federation
gptkbp:range 15,000 km
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:Tu-160
gptkbp:role strategic deterrent
long-range bomber
gptkbp:security limited stealth capabilities
gptkbp:service_ceiling 12,000 m
gptkbp:services 1956
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Tupolev_PAK_DA
gptkbp:supportRole 6,000 km
strategic bombing
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Russian_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant Tu-95
gptkbp:wingspan 50.1 m