Tupolev Tu-95 Bear

The Tupolev Tu-95 Bear was a Soviet strategic aircraft whose swept wing and powerful turboprop engines produced an unusually fast long-range propeller-driven design. It entered service during the Cold War and developed into bomber, missile-carrier, reconnaissance, and maritime-related derivatives. Contra-rotating propellers give it a particularly recognizable appearance. The family’s endurance and capacity for stand-off weapons helped sustain its relevance, but individual versions differ substantially. It was distinct from every transport or patrol aircraft descended from related Tupolev design work. Turboprop propulsion offered an efficient answer to long-range requirements even in the jet age. The familiar appearance thus reflects a deliberate strategic design choice rather than a simple failure to adopt jet engines.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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