Tupolev Tu-95

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/tupolev-tu-95

Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. How long is Tupolev Tu-95?Expected to serve until at least 2040
2. What is the aircraft designation?Tupolev Tu-95 (NATO reporting name: Bear)
3. What is the primary role?Strategic bomber and missile platform
4. What is the Tupolev Tu-95 and why is it called "Bear"?The Tu-95 is a big Soviet bomber that first flew in 1952. NATO called it "Bear" because of its size and powerful engines. It can fly very far and is still flying today.
5. Why does the Tu-95 make so much noise?The Tu-95 has huge propellers that spin very fast. The tips of the blades move faster than the speed of sound, making a loud boom that can be heard far away.

Strategic bomber: A long-range aircraft designed to deliver large payloads of ordnance, typically nuclear weapons, against strategic targets.
Turboprop engine: A jet engine that uses its turbine to drive a propeller, offering a balance of speed and fuel efficiency.
Contra-rotating propellers: A system where two propellers are mounted on the same engine shaft, rotating in opposite directions to increase thrust and reduce torque effects.
Swept wings: Wings that are angled backward from the fuselage, improving aerodynamic performance at high speeds.