Tupolev Tu-95

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf strategic bomber
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Tupolev_aircraft
bomber
gptkbp:armament nuclear weapons
gptkbp:built over 500
gptkbp:crew 8
gptkbp:decommissioned some variants
gptkbp:engineType turboprop
gptkbp:firstFlight 1952
gptkbp:futurePlans 2010s
gptkbp:hasExperienceIn 6,000 km
gptkbp:height 12.5 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tupolev Tu-95
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
B-36 Peacemaker
gptkbp:inspiration jet propulsion technology
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Soviet_Air_Force
gptkb:Russian_Air_Force
gptkb:Cold_War
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
Syria_operations
gptkbp:length 49.3 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Tupolev
gptkbp:maximum_speed 900 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 188,000 kg
gptkbp:missions reconnaissance missions
strategic bombing missions
show of force missions
long-range patrols
nuclear deterrent missions
gptkbp:nickname Bear
gptkbp:notable_feature swept wings
long-range capabilities
four turboprop engines
tail gunner position
gptkbp:operationalHistory extensive
gptkbp:operationalRange 8,000 km
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Russian_Federation
gptkbp:range 15,000 km
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:safety_features limited
gptkbp:service_ceiling 12,000 m
gptkbp:serviceType 1956
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Tupolev_PAK_DA
gptkbp:supportRole deterrence
gptkbp:team gptkb:OKB_Tupolev
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Tu-95MS
Tu-95K
Tu-95M
Tu-95V
gptkbp:wingspan 50.1 m