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Ukraine Claims Shoot Down Of Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber: Russia Argues Technical Crash

The first Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has been shot down in the Ukraine conflict.

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Why Was The Tupolev Tu-22 Called The 'Booze Carrier'?

The reason behind this fascinating moniker is surprisingly technical

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Russia's B-52 Competitor: A Look At The Tupolev Tu-95

The first aircraft was produced over seven decades ago.

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How The Turboprop Powered Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber Has Achieved Such Longevity

Russia uses the Tu-95 as a maritime patrol aircraft and a standoff aircraft to deploy cruise missiles.

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5 Fast Facts About China's Long-Serving Xi'an H-6 Bomber

The H-6 is still in service with the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).

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How Loud Is The Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber?

The plane is one of the loudest military aircraft and it has been in service since the 1950s

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History: Why October 13th Is A Dark Date For Aeroflot

How two Russian airliners crashed on the same date a year apart.

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Tupolev Tu-95LAL: A Look At Russia's Crazy Nuclear Powered Bomber

The Tupolev Tu-95LAL completed some 40 flights, but none of them with the nuclear reactor powering the aircraft.

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Russia’s RedWings Is Now Flying The Tupolev Tu-214 Internationally

The airline has said it will operate more international flights in the coming days.

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The Tupolev Tu-124: The Soviet Union's First Turbofan-Powered Airliner

This week marks 63 years since the type embarked on its maiden flight.

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Aviastar-TU Flight 1906: The Tupolev Tu-204's First Hull Loss

Aviastar-TU flight 1906 crashed into a forest while trying to land at Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).

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Tupolev Tu-114: The Story Of The World's Fastest Turboprop Airliner

A total of 32 Tu-114s were built between 1958 and 1963.

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Which Is The Loudest Military Aircraft In The World?

The Turboprop-powered Tupelov Tu-95 Bear is the loudest military aircraft flying today.

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Which Bomber Aircraft Flies The Fastest?

Several bomber aircraft, both historic and current, have reached speeds over Mach 2.

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Tupolev Reveals Plans For Cargo & Shortened Versions Of Tu-214

The proposed variants are a response to demand from Russian airlines for domestically-developed medium-haul narrowbodies.

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Top 5: The Bombers With The Biggest Wingspans In History

The list features several iconic aircraft from the 40s to the 90s.

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The Top 5 Strategic Bomber Aircraft In Operation Today

Strategic bombers are less numerous than they used to be, but are still used by the US, Russia, and China.

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5 Amazing Facts About The Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber

Code named "Bear" by NATO, the Tu-95 is still in service with the Russian Air Force despite its age.

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The World's Major Bomber Aircraft: A Beginner's Guide To Identification

We explore the basics of identifying four bomber aircraft in use by the US, Russia, and China.

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