Jul 16, 2020
TU-95 wake turbulence
The Tupolev Tu-95 is a large, strategic bomber and missile platform. It entered service with the Soviet Union in 1956 and is expected to serve the Russian Aerospace Forces until at least 2040. Top speed: 925 km/h, cruise speed: 710 km/h, range: 15,000 km, wingspan: 51 m, Empty weight: 90,000 kg (198,500 lb), Max takeoff weight: 188,000 kg (414,500 lb), 4 x turboprop engines 15,000 hp; 11,000 kW, 8-bladed contra-rotating fully-feathering constant-speed propellers.