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Tupolev Tu-95
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recon/bomber
seven
4- 14,795 hp ea.
198,000 lbs.
414,500 lbs.
33,000 lbs.
162' 5"
167' 8"
185 mph
168 mph
440 mph
575 mph
1,970 fpm
39,400 feet
9,400 miles
1962 |
Tupolev Tu-95 aircraft are among the fastest propeller aircraft in the world. They serve as Russia's primary long range cruise missile carrier.
The Tupolev Tu-95 was conceived in late 1940's. It was originally to be powered by piston engines rather than turboprops. However, as turboprop technology improved, they proved far superior and were found to be the best choice of engines overall.
The Tupolev Tu-95 continues to operate in the Russian Air Force with more being built. It is expected to remain in service until at least 2020. Part of the reason for its longevity is an ability to be modified for different missions. These include the deployment of cruise missiles, reconnaissance, and anti-submarine warfare.
The Tupolev Tu-95 utilizes both leading edge geometrical warping and aerodynamic warping to provide higher aerodynamic efficiency. It can carry nuclear, conventional, and guided bombs, mines and torpedoes. The defensive armament incorporates three turrets with paired AM-23 cannons, which can be radar aimed.
Advanced navigation equipment consists of long range radio navigation and instrument landing system, radio compass, astro compass, magnetic compass, and flight gyroscope, coupled with a bomb-sight autopilot and RPB- 4 bomb radio sight.
The first Tupolev Tu-95 was converted to a maritime surveillance aircraft and re-designated the model M in 1962. The airplane had three sets of cameras located in the bomb bay which incorporated SAB (Luminous bomb) and FqtAB (photographic bomb) photography in addition to day and night cameras. It was equipped with an air refueling probe and a centralized ground refueling system.
The K-20 complex modernization order provided for the installation of upgraded equipment to the Tupolev Tu-95 consisting of a RSB-70 command radio station, a RSIU-5 communication radio station, a R-832 ARK-11 radio compass, a RV-UM radio altimeter, a PV- 17 high altitude radio altimeter, a KS-6D directional system and navigation equipment. These improvements to the aircraft increased target detection range up to 410 miles (660 km).
Model K and KD Tupolev Tu-95 aircraft were equipped with a meteorological radio station with a range of up to 260 miles (420 km). Their defensive equipment was modernized with PRS-4 "Krypton" radar replacing the tail gun turret radio sight.
The Tupolev Tu-95 model KM was introduced equipped with upgraded radar, anti-radiation missiles, electronic counter measure systems, new missile launchers and two pylons with Tu-22M BD-45K launchers installed under each wing.
Tupolev Tu-95 model MC/MS aircraft received updated avionics. These incorporate modern Doppler drift and speed indicators, short and long range celestial and radio navigation systems, a satellite communication system and very powerful ECM equipment. When originally introduced it was said that the ECM equipment was so powerful that the most advanced Soviet interceptor aircraft of the time could not get a missile lock on it. It has a navigation system for formation flights, which was designed for "KD" versions.
Tupolev Tu-95 cruise missile carriers featured double slotted flaps and spar box fuel tanks instead of bladder tanks. They are
equipped with more powerful Kuznetsov NK-12MV turboprops of 14,795 shp (11,033 kW) each with reinforced generator drives. The engines have
increased reliability and a longer operational life. Following additional upgrades, these are expected to comprise the majority of Russian bombers in operation over the next decade.
To date, Tupolev Tu-95 aircraft fly on attack and reconnaissance exercises throughout the world, often testing Western defenses. The encounters are generally friendly, with crews waiving at one another.
In 1988 India purchased a total of 10 ASW versions of the Tupolev Tu-95 for their Navy.
Much has been written about the noise produced by the Tupolev Tu-95 aircraft. Although the propeller tips come close to supersonic speeds at its highest speed, cruising speeds keep the tips of the propellers well below speeds which will produce high noise levels.
If you look closely at photographs of the Tupolev Tu-95, you can easily see that the propellers are turning at relatively low rpm's.
It is doubtful that a Tupolev Tu-95 would fly at speeds high enough to produce supersonic propeller tip noises for any extended period of time. Such an aircraft has no sound deadening, so its crew would not be able to stand the noise.
Over 500 Tupolev Tu-95 aircraft have been manufactured.
With its swept back wing and distinctive fuselage, the Tupolev Tu-95 is an interesting rc airplane for a person who likes large multi-engine aircraft.
Tupolev Tu-95
 Don Smith Plans Tupolev Tu-95.
Pictured above and immediately below is the Tupolev Tu-95 built by B. B. Webber. The RC Airplane is 18' 7" long, with a 21' 6" wingspan and weighs 90 lbs. Engines for the radio control airplane are 4 x 1.82s with on-board starters. Plans are by Don Smith Plans.
Not pictured is the Tupolev Tu-95 from Flying Scale Models plans. The RC Airplane has a wing span of 84". Recommended power are 4 x .40 engines.
The final three pictures on this page are of the Tupolev Tu-95 scratch built by George Maiorana. Wingspan of the rc airplane is 108". Length is 111". Covering is in Flite-Metal and it weighs 32 lbs. The rc airplane uses contra-rotating gear boxes, custom 4 blade props, 12 x10 front- 12 x 12 rear. Powering the Tupolev Tu-95 are 1P5S 4800ma 1S5P lipo packs from FMA Direct, and MaxCim motors geared 3.5:1. The RC Airplane is guided with a Futaba 2.4 14MZ radio system.
George writes: "We finally got the electric Tupolev Tu-95 on 8-8-08. The RC Airplane flies great! Four flights of the Tupolev Tu-95 were flown. See the video of the second flight of the rc airplane at:
www.rcuvideos.com/video/Tu-95SecondFlight- wmv.
Pictures here:
www.scaleaero.com/maiorana_elec_scale.htm.
We received this email from Bruno Alba (bruno_alba@hotmail.com):
I acquired used plans for a 1/10 scale Tupolev Tu-95, but they seem to be missing the stabilizer page. I think that it is sheet #3. Does anyone know how many plan sheets there are supposed to be?
Also I would appreciate any information about building the Tupolev Tu-95 including suggestions for engines, incidences, etc.
If anyone out there can help Bruno, please respond directly to him.
João Goes wrote to us and is asking for any information you can provide about building a Tupolev Tu-95, whether plan, kit or an ARF. You can email him information on the Tupolev Tu-95 at jvgoes@hotmail.com.
If you have built a Tupolev Tu-95, or know of one that should be shown here, please let us know about it.
Tupolev Tu-95
The Tupolev Tu-95 by BB Webber.
Tupolev Tu-95
George Maiorana's Tupolev Tu-95.
Tupolev Tu-95
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear on display.
Tupolev Tu-95
Maiorana's Tupolev Tu-95 in flight.
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Tupolev Tu-95 Bear
