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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.
Why Was The Tupolev Tu-22 Called The 'Booze Carrier'?
The reason behind this fascinating moniker is surprisingly technical
Russia's B-52 Competitor: A Look At The Tupolev Tu-95
The first aircraft was produced over seven decades ago.
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.
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).
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
Once The World's Only Active Jetliner Design: The Story Of The Tupolev Tu-104
The type eventually proved very unreliable.
History: Why October 13th Is A Dark Date For Aeroflot
How two Russian airliners crashed on the same date a year apart.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Tupolev Tu-114: The Story Of The World's Fastest Turboprop Airliner
A total of 32 Tu-114s were built between 1958 and 1963.
Which Is The Loudest Military Aircraft In The World?
The Turboprop-powered Tupelov Tu-95 Bear is the loudest military aircraft flying today.
Which Bomber Aircraft Flies The Fastest?
Several bomber aircraft, both historic and current, have reached speeds over Mach 2.
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.
Top 5: The Bombers With The Biggest Wingspans In History
The list features several iconic aircraft from the 40s to the 90s.
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.
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.
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.