Why the Tu-95 Bear Has Been in Service for So Long

In today’s session we will discuss some reasons Why the Tu-95 Bear Has Been in Service for So Long. Best known by its NATO codename as the Bear, the Soviet Tu-95 was the most distinctive aircraft of the Cold War. It first flew in 1952, like Britain’s Avro Vulcan and America’s Boeing B-52, which are still in service to this day. The aircraft will be upgraded to keep it in operation until at least the 2040s, giving it a near 100-year service history in the Russian Air Force. Here are some reasons why this aircraft has been operated for so long. All content on Military TV is presented for educational purposes. Subscribe Now :