{"product_id":"9781857803785","title":"Tupolev Tu-95 \u0026 Tu-142: Famous Russian Aircraft","description":"First flown in 1952, the Tu-95--known to the western world as the \u003ci\u003eBear\u003c\/i\u003e--had its share of teething troubles with a change of engine type being necessary before the aircraft could go into production. Eventually, however, it became the backbone of the Soviet strategic aviation, in spite of having a competitor in the shape of the four-turbojet Myasishchev M-4 and its 3M series of derivatives.\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eBear\u003c\/i\u003e filled such roles as nuclear bomb delivery, cruise missile strike and long-range maritime reconnaissance. It later evolved into an anti-submarine warfare aircraft that was different enough to have a separate designation, Tu-142. Moreover, the Tu-95 also served as the basis for the first Soviet intercontinental airliner, the majestic Tu-114--which, in turn, evolved into the first Soviet AWACS, the Tu-126. More than 500 Tu-95s and Tu-142s were built for the Soviet Air Force and the Soviet Navy in over 50 versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final Tu-95MS missile carrier rolled off the assembly line in 1992 following the intervention of high-level politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book charts the Tu-95’s development and service history from the 1950s to the present day, featuring \u003cb\u003efully revised and updated material.\u003c\/b\u003e All known versions are described with detailed line drawings, color side views and many previously unpublished photos, to provide a comprehensive insight for modelers and historians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crecy Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47052751143152,"sku":"9781857803785","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781857803785_p0.jpg?v=1763599363","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781857803785","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}