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For Tupolev the dream of successful supersonic
transport aircraft, SST, has captivated interest for years. But as yet, only a
few Concordes and a couple of Tupolev Tu-144s have gone into service.
Dating back to 1922, Tupolev is not only the oldest
of the current Russian aviation companies - it is also one of the most
innovative producing many aircraft with special and unique needs including
military propeller and
jet fighters and flying boats,
bombers and
passenger aircraft including the world's first all-metal, twin-engine
monoplane heavy bomber; the record-breaking ANT-25 that flew across the
North Pole to the USA; the Tu-144 supersonic
transport. One aircraft, the
Tupolev "Bear" bomber, called the Russian Bear, originally
designed to deliver nuclear strikes against the continental U.S., was the
progenitor of a whole family of variants that included missile carrying,
reconnaissance, targeting,
anti-submarine, communications, and test bed
aircraft, some of which are still in service. Also the Backfire Bomber and
the Blackjack bomber, Russia's answer to the U.S. B-1B. |
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As the Webmaster, I was lucky enough to fly in a number of Russian aircraft, the Tu-134 was one that we flew from Moscow to Norilsk in Siberia. The clouds in the background picture on this page was taken from one of these airplanes. I was surprised to see how much this airplane was like the U.S. Navy C-9 that I flew on also. There was a big difference, not in the airplanes, but how the airlines in Russia were as compared to the United States. We had this plane so overloaded that it would not be legal to fly in the U.S. We had pipes in the middle aisle. We had stacks of boxes in the rear of the plane stacked to the ceiling making it hard to get to the restroom. The overhead luggage compartments wouldn't close. We had the underside of every seat totally packed with equipment for the expedition. Additional clothing and luggage was under everyones feet. Like I said, we had this plane packed. Just after we started the engines, a black car came up to the airplane and the plane was stopped from moving. Several more security and black cars came up to the plane. After a while they took a man off of the plane, he was a Russian. It looked like he was in trouble for something. What a ride, it was great and we all had a good time. OKB Tupolev. Hardbound Book. Tupolev Tu-4 Superfortress Stealing the Superfortress - DVD
From the Webmaster: When I was stationed on the USS Kitty Hawk, CV-63, on an almost daily basis we had a Russian Bear flying over the ship. It was always escorted by two F-14 Tomcats. One Tomcat was on the side of the Bear and the other Tomcat was directly under the Bear. I was told that the F-14 Tomcat under the belly of the bear was in case the bear opened its weapons bay, that the Tomcat would shoot the Bear down. I was also told that this was a suicide mission for the Tomcat Pilot. I don't know if this was true, however.
Gunston. Taking full advantage of material only recently recovered from Russia, the author documents the full history of the Tupolev design consortium from the Maxim Gorky monster, through the AN-9 and ANT-25, the supersonic Tu-22 and Tu-144, to the modern Tu-2000. 275 photos and three-views, 288 pgs., 8"x 11", hdbd.
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Tu-95 Bear. |
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Tupolev Tu-95MS Bear-H 1/200 Kit Based on the Tu-95 (also known as the "Bear") strategic bomber, which, first flown in the early 1950s, is still the backbone of today's Russian Air Force bomber fleet, this 1/200 scale, plastic kit will bring back plenty of Cold War memories! A replica of the modern, cruise missile-carrying "MS" variant, this kit features textured surfaces, a prototypical dolphin-shaped fuselage with sweptback wings, Kuznetsov NK-12 engines with contra-rotating propellers, a 23mm AM-23 auto-cannon, optional-position landing gear, authentic markings, and more. 9" wingspan; assembly required. |
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Tupolev Tu-95 "Bear D" 1/144 Kit First flown in 1952, the Tu-95 four-engine, turboprop-powered strategic bomber and missile platform entered service with the former Soviet Union in 1956 and is expected to serve the Russian Air Force until at least 2040. an electronic intelligence version of the Tu-95 flown by the Soviet Naval Air Force, this 1/144 scale, plastic kit features detailed engine nacelles with rotating propellers, an in-flight refueling probe, three machine gun positions, two large radomes under the fuselage, realistic landing gear, and a choice of two markings ("Black 17" from 1972 and "Red 38" from 1968). 13" in length and wingspan; 127 parts, skill level 3. |
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Tupolev Tu-95/Tu-142 Famous Russian Aircraft Gordon & Komissarov. First flown in 1952, the Tu-95 four-engine turboprop was put into service by the former Soviet Union in 1956 and is expected to serve the Russian Air Force until at least 2040. This lavishly illustrated book examines the Tu-95's development history and service career in detail, with information on its position in Russia's strategic bomber arm, the fleet upgrade for carrying new models of cruise missiles, its Tu-142 naval counterpart, and more. Includes nose art and unit insignia. 352 pages, 700 color and B&W photographs, 8"x 11", hardcover. |
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Tupolev Tu-95/-142 Russian Aircraft in Action Gordon. The Tupolev "Bear" bomber, originally designed to deliver nuclear strikes against the continental U.S., was the progenitor of a whole family of variants that included missile carrying, reconnaissance, targeting, anti-submarine, communications, and test bed aircraft, some of which are still in service. This pictorial presents the history of all these variants from development through the present day. 80 pages, 200 B&W and color photographs, 9"x 12", hardcover. |
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Tu-95MS Bear-H 1/72 Scale Model Kit Large Size Plastic Model Airplane Kit. In 1952, the first Tu-95 took flight, initially serving as a high-altitude nuclear bomber and later as a dedicated cruise missile platform. This highly detailed plastic kit features finely recessed panel lines, accurate engine nacelles with counter-rotating propellers, realistic undercarriage with intricate wheel wells, and moveable ailerons and flaps. Includes 171 pieces and choice of markings. 27" in wingspan and length; assembly required. |
Tupolev
Tu-16 K-10 Badger. |
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Tu-16 K-10 Badger C 1/72
Scale Plastic Model Kit. Plastic Model Airplane Kit. A naval aviation variant of the Soviet twin-engine jet bomber, the Tu-16K-10 carried a single anti-shipping cruise missile under its fuselage. This 1/72 scale, plastic kit features the K-10's unique "duckbill" radome that replaced the conventional glass nose, a choice of AS-2 "Kipper" or AS-6 "Kingfish" missiles, a rear gunner's station, plenty of photo-etched brass detail parts, and extra parts to build the earlier "A" variant free-fall bomber. 17" wingspan; assembly required. |
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Tupolev Tu-16 Badger. Softbound Book. Gordon & Rigmant. The Tu-16, which first flew in the mid-1950s, developed into nearly 50 versions including nuclear-capable bombers, anti-shipping missile strike aircraft, reconnaissance and ECM variants, and test platforms. This book covers their operational careers in the USSR and abroad during the Cold War and later, with many previously unpublished photos and a detailed production list. 160 pages, 260 B&W photographs plus color section, 12 pages of line drawings, 8"x 11", softcover. |
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Tu-22 Backfire Bomber. |
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Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder Hardbound Book Burdin & Dawes. In this review of the design, development, and decade of service of the Tu-22 Blinder - the Soviet Union's first supersonic bomber that was also employed on reconnaissance and maritime patrol missions - you'll see the craft's construction, weapons systems, and photo-reconnaissance and jamming equipment while also enjoying firsthand accounts from Russian aircrew who flew it. 256 pages, 170 B&W and color photographs, 7"x 10", hardcover. #0036047 |
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Tu-22M2 Backfire B Strategic Bomber 1/72 Kit a Tupolev Tu-22M2, which is able to fly over Mach 2 and carry twice the payload of its predecessor Tu-22, this 1/72 scale, plastic kit - which measures nearly 2-feet long! - features detailed front and rear cockpits with optional-position entry doors, ejection seats, and a clear canopy; movable swing-wings; realistic ordnance, including Kh-15 and Kh-22 missiles and FAB-250 bombs; a choice of two markings; and more. 23" long with an 18" wingspan; 400 parts, assembly required. |
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[Paperback] ISBN-13: 978-0595425587 In September 1976, Viktor Belenko defected to Japan
in his MiG-25 Foxbat jet fighter, one of the most well-known defections from the
Soviet block. But in that same year, there was another defection so embarrassing
to the Soviets that its particulars remained a secret for more than twenty-five
years. All media accounts of Soviet TU-95 flights participating in the Okean 76
naval maneuvers mention only two planes. Whenever they were confronted in
private, however, the Soviets acknowledged that in reality, three planes took
off from Russia, with the third aircraft crashing at sea, killing everyone
aboard. Since it sank in deep waters, no one attempted to salvage the wreck. But
what the Soviet authorities never acknowledged -publicly or privately- was that
the third TU-95 made a bold and risky flight from the USSR to Canada. Because
its crew defected, the Soviets never admitted that such an event happened. Bear:
Flight to Liberty tells the third crew's thrilling story. BEAR is the product of
Vargas-Caba's meticulous research into the Soviet Armed Forces and
provides an authenticity few books on the subject can match. His careful
marshalling of real-world facts to develop his work of fiction makes BEAR an
exciting read for anyone who wants to remember how much was at stake during the
Cold War. Nate Braden, co-author of The Last Sentry After years of distinguished
service for the country's air force, Mikhail is court-martialed, demoted and
sent to finish his career in the backwaters of the mother country. Deemed
politically unreliable, Mikhail -forever a Russian but never a Communist Party
member- bridles under Soviet rule and eventually plans a daring airborne escape.
To do so, he must convince his crew to leave with him, develop a viable flight
plan and avoid the potentially fatal attention of innumerable Soviet military
officers and KGB stooges. The author tells Mikhail's tale with meticulous care;
his account is thoroughly detailed and filled with the depth of research that
turns rough histories into credible recreations. Kirkus Discoveries Biography Dear Mr. Dyrek, |
Tupolev
Tu-160 Blackjack. |
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Tupolev
Tu-160 1/400 Die Cast Pre Built Die Cast Model Airplane. This highly detailed, small-scale die cast model represents the great military aircraft from the 20th century. Model is fully painted and includes embossed stand that also notes the scale. Wingspan measures between 4½" to 8". |
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Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack Softbound Book. The Russian Answer to the B-1. Gordon. This comprehensive study of the Tu-160, the Soviet Union's most potent strategic bomber, examines the Blackjack's design, production and operational service, and compares it to its American supersonic, swing-wing counterpart, the B-1 Lancer. You'll learn about previously unrevealed aspects of the Tu-160, and enjoy numerous high-quality photographs, including many taken at the Long-Range Aviation base in Engels, home to the Tu-160 fleet. 128 pages, 200 color and B&W photographs, line drawings, color profiles, 8"x 11", softcover. |
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Tupolev Tu-160 1/72 Kit Commonly referred to as the "White Swan" by its pilots, the supersonic Tupolev Tu-160 is the heaviest combat aircraft ever built and almost twice as fast - Mach 2.05 at high attitude! - as the B-1 Lancer. Now you can add the biggest and the best to your modern military aviation collection with this premium quality, 1/72 scale plastic kit featuring engraved panel lines; a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy; working swing-wings; movable wing flaps; optional position landing gear with metal shafts; opening bomb bay doors; weapons; authentic Russian Air Force markings; and more! Measures 29" long with a 19"-31" variable wingspan; 621 parts, assembly required. |
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Tupolev Tu-160 1/144 Kit the supersonic, variable-geometry wing, Tu-160 heavy bomber - which, as the last strategic bomber designed by the Soviet Union, is still in service - this 1/144 scale plastic kit features recessed panel lines, a detailed cockpit, optional position pivoting wings, an extended refueling probe, realistic wheel wells, a choice of Russian and Ukrainian Air Force markings, and more. 15" wingspan; 119 parts, assembly required. |
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Tupolev Tu-144 1/350 Die Cast Model This 1/350 scale die cast model of the "Concordski," the Soviet Union's supersonic transport that actually flew before the Concorde and that in 1969 became the first commercial transport to exceed Mach 2, features an authentic paint scheme and includes a display stand. 7" long. |
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Modern Bombers Crosby. This wonderfully illustrated book begins with a history of modern bombers, from Boeing's B-47 and the Soviet Tupolevs to the B-2 Spirit; relays anecdotes about the personalities involved in bomber development and combat, with fascinating quotes from political leaders such as John F. Kennedy and Dick Cheney; and then moves on to the heart of the book, which is a substantial A-Z alphabetical listing of modern bombers, with each aircraft accompanied by wartime and museum photographs and a detailed specifications box. 128 pages, 300+ color photographs, 9"x 11", softcover. |
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Firefox - DVD This 1982 action film stars Clint Eastwood as a U.S. pilot who sneaks into Russia to steal a highly advanced Soviet fighter aircraft - the mythical MiG-31, NATO code name "Firefox" - that is capable of Mach 6, is invisible to radar, and carries weapons controlled by thought. Filled with great aerial sequences, this film includes aircraft such as the MH-53 Pave Low, F-105 Thunderchief, F-4 Phantom II, A-1 Skyraider, F-5E Tiger II, F-111 Aardvark, T-38 Talon, Tupolev Tu-154 and Tu-16, and others. Widescreen, Dolby Digital, Rated PG. 2 hrs. 16 min. |
Tupolev Aircraft Types |
SB-2 Tu-2 Tu-4 Tu-16 Badger Tu-22 Blinder / Backfire Bomber Introduced into the Soviet Air Force in the 1970s, the Tu-22 Blinder was specifically designed to counter NATO forces. Tu-70 Tu-75 Tu-80 Tu-95 / 142 Bear Tu-104 Tu-114 Jet Airliner Tu-134 Jet Airliner Tu-142 Tu-144 "Concordski" Tu-154 Jet Airliner Tu-160 Blackjack Tu-204/Tu-214 Tu-334 Tu-2000 |
Out of Print Books |
Tupolev Tu-95/-142 "Bear." The Tupolev "Bear" bomber, originally designed to deliver nuclear strikes against the continental U.S., was the progenitor of a whole family of variants that included missile carrying, reconnaissance, targeting, anti-submarine, communications, and test bed aircraft, some of which are still in service. And now the authors have taken the lid off the story! 128 pages, 236 B&W and 24 color photographs, 12 line drawings, 8"x 11", softcover.0002637 |
Tupolev Tu-22 "Blinder" and Tu-22M "Backfire Bomber." |
Supersonic Non-Sense. |
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