Tu-95 Why this Tupolev Nuclear Bomber from the 1950s is still in Service today?

#planes #cruisemissle #tu95 #strategicbomber This is the Tupolev Tu-95 which was designed as a Tactical Nuclear bomber, and have been in service for the last 70 years. Nato reporting name Bear. The main question is why is this Soviet era Aircraft still in used today. The Tu-95, has continued to operate in the Russian Air Force, part of the reason for this longevity, was its suitability range and fuel efficiency. It is not that old compared to the American counterpart, the B-52 , as it was introduced on February 1952. While the Tupolev TU-95, first flight was in the year 1955. Their mission is more of a their heavy payload and long range Both aircraft are large, long range platforms and have proven reliable and adaptable to a variety of roles, from strategic bombing, interdiction, maritime patrol, missile carrier, and even airborne ballistic missile launch platforms ! Find us on Facebook S