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The Tupolev Tu-95 is a long-range Soviet bomber aircraft that first flew in the 1950s and remains in service today. It matters historically because it represents a major Cold War-era strategic weapon and continues to be operationally significant for Russia's military capabilities.
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The Tupolev Tu-95 (Russian: Туполев Ту-95; NATO reporting name: "Bear") is a large, four-engine turboprop-powered strategic bomber and missile platform. First flown in 1952, the Tu-95 entered service with the Long-Range Aviation of the Soviet Air Forces in 1956 and was first used in combat in 2015. It is expected to serve the Russian Aerospace Forces until at least 2040.
A development of the bomber for maritime patrol is designated the Tu-142, while a passenger airliner derivative was called the Tu-114.