dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Probably one of the best known military aircraft in the world today, the Tupolev TU-95 first flew in 1952. It was first erroneously reported as the TU-20 but the real designation was soon noted. There have been numerous versions of the aircraft and it expected to remain in service until at least 2040! It was derived from a much modified version of the TU-4 " Bull" (itself a reverse engineered Boing B-29 Superfortress!) and finally emerged in the form we all know today. It is the worlds most powerfull and fastest ever turboprop powered aircraft. Its Propellor blade tips revolve at supersonic speeds making it also one of the noisiest! It has a very long range and endurance and aircraft have been tracked on missions in excess of 12 hours! Primarily used as a maritime recconaisence platform today it is one of the worlds most potent combat aircraft in spite of its age. Top speed is 575 MPH, service ceiling is over 45,000 ft, She is powered by 4x Kuznetzov NK-12 Turboprops driving massive contra-rotating propellors. over 500 have been built. Visiting Waddington Departing for home better turn the screen de-icers on! Starting the engines. Bomb Run! Feel the power ! what the pictures cant show is the incredible noise this aircraft makes! Approaching Archangel about to touchdown. Thank you for viewing this magnificent aircraft comrade, Do,swidanya!! Link to post Share on other sites
Soaranden 84 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Much-apprecieated screenshots of an iconic aircraft! You captured some Russion weather, too. Equally appreciated are your comments about the TU-95. Considering the high-decibel level produced by the engines, if I were to pilot one, I'd ask for a headset with noise-cancelling technology...something they didn't have in 1952! Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Thats a beast! Nice shots Link to post Share on other sites
aeromax 10 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 violent aircraft, great shots ! Link to post Share on other sites
simi_av8r 0 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 ....surprised you didn't show it over the Scottish coast Al, seems to be a frequent visitor from what I gather; records suggest it's been spotted and escorted away by the RAFs Typhoons on QRA duties more than a handful of times in the past few months.... Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre 28 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Another great set of shots Alan. Looks like a real beast, how does it handle? Good job Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Nice shots Alan - I have Lightnings installed as AI and did a formation flight once! Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Another great set of shots Alan. Looks like a real beast, how does it handle? Good job Thanks guys, Sabre, Handling is surprisingly good. The sheer power of those big props gives a sprightly and fairly short take off run. Once airborne she is like a similar sized airliner. No FBW of course so similar handling to a B-52 or 707, the engines are fairly responsive but you have to watch the speed as she will get very fast very quickly and you dont have any spoilers! throttle back and lower the flaps and she'll slow down though. On landing you have a superb reverse thrust system and she will stop very quickly. This can also be engaged while parked so great for backing out of tight areas! all in all a delightfull aircraft to fly. Just learn how to speak Russian! The panel that comes with the aircraft is ok but for that genuine period look I borrowed the one from the TU-114 which looks and behaves far more realisticly. Since they are almost identical in real life its no problem. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,492 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 What an awesome aircraft Alan, iconic image of the cold war years. Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Those turboprops are rated 16,000 shp each, the most powerful ever built. The second runner - a distant second - are the Busboys' A400M engines at a paltry 11,000 shp each. Be very happy you're not paying the fuel bill. John Link to post Share on other sites
PanzerFodder 0 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 ....surprised you didn't show it over the Scottish coast Al, seems to be a frequent visitor from what I gather; records suggest it's been spotted and escorted away by the RAFs Typhoons on QRA duties more than a handful of times in the past few months.... Don't worry, they just came over to do a bit of submarine spotting . Nice job Alan, keep them coming Cheer's...Graham... Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Thanks guys, Glad you like the pics, I must admit I love this aircraft. Only the Russians would dare to put props on a swept wing aircraft yet when you think about its role it makes perfect sense. I saw one of the TU-114s at Heathrow a couple of times and it was simply one of the most impressive airliners I had ever seen, Then saw a TU-95 at Fairford I think it was some years ago and boy what a machine! The noise of those things simply blows you away. I will be doing a lot more with this beast. Couple more for you cruising over the Scottish coast, Now where is the RAF? Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Only the Russians would dare to put props on a swept wing aircraft ...and the French - A400M. John Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Excellent shots Alan Link to post Share on other sites
ShrewsburyFC 215 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 A beast of a plane! Nice shots! Link to post Share on other sites
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