[kellyhound]

A Russian Tupolev Tu-95 strategic bomber experienced a catastrophic accident during a routine training flight on June 8, 2015. According to official reports, the aircraft skidded off the runway during acceleration, leading to a tragic sequence of events. One of the bomber's engines exploded, causing the aircraft to spin around 180 degrees while engulfed in flames.

Tragically, the incident resulted in significant casualties. One of the co-pilots died instantly in the accident. The commander of the crew sustained severe injuries, with 75% burns to his body, ultimately succumbing to these injuries two months after the incident.

The Tupolev Tu-95, a key component of Russia's strategic long-range bomber fleet, has been in service since the 1950s. This incident highlights the potential risks associated with operating older military aircraft. The Tu-95, known for its distinctive propeller-driven design and long-range capabilities, has been a symbol of Russia's aerial might for decades.

[Broadjumper]

The Tu-95 bomber has been in service since 1956 and hopelessly obsolete, yet Russia is trying to extend this flying junk pile to 2040.

[Mufasa7]

Is russia really the #2 military still? lol

[mengala]

Originally Posted by Broadjumper ↗

The Tu-95 bomber has been in service since 1956 and hopelessly obsolete, yet Russia is trying to extend this flying junk pile to 2040.

The U.S. is using b-52 bombers that have been around for just as long. ( I think)

All bombers have to be upgraded for them to be in service for so long. These planes can be equipped with cruise missiles that can travel over a thousand miles away.

Keep in mind the f-16 has been around since the 1970's. And is still considered a good jet. Do you think there have been no upgrades?

[mengala]

Originally Posted by Mufasa7 ↗

Is russia really the #2 military still? lol

Faster than Missiles: Russia Developing Space Age Fighter Jet © Sputnik/ Evgeny Biyatov
RUSSIA
17:31 24.01.2016(updated 17:39 24.01.2016) Get short URL
12138471004
MiG-41. This superfast interceptor is not yet off the drawing board at the Mikoyan military aircraft design bureau, but the final draft may be ready already within the next couple of years with mass production scheduled to begin before 2025, Zvezda television channel reported on Friday.


© FLICKR/ PAVEL VANKA
Adapt and Overcome: New Russian Interceptor to Replace MiG-31
There is not very much known about*the MiG-41 because everything about*this plane, just like*with all top modern military projects, remains classified.
All we know is that the Mikoyan bureau has been working on*the design of*a long-range interceptor, based on*their MiG-31, since*2013 as*part of*a plan to*replace the ageing fleet of*MiG-31 fighter jets whose active service life expires in*2028.

Even though the MiG-31 is the fastest military aircraft around, it will eventually have to*make way for*newer and more advanced types of*aircraft.

Like the MiG-41, which will be years and years ahead of*its predecessors and able to*intercept even the hypersonic drones now being developed in*the United States no existing missiles, except*Russia’s S-500 will theoretically be able to*shoot down.



Read more: http://sputniknews.com/russia/201601...#ixzz3yIZTUXkN

[facing_reality]

Wow, talk about life changing in a flash.

[durt]

That was fucked up!!!

[Broadjumper]

Originally Posted by mengala ↗

The U.S. is using b-52 bombers that have been around for just as long. ( I think)

All bombers have to be upgraded for them to be in service for so long. These planes can be equipped with cruise missiles that can travel over a thousand miles away.

Keep in mind the f-16 has been around since the 1970's. And is still considered a good jet. Do you think there have been no upgrades?

Understood, but at least the Buff is a jet, not a turbo prop..and given the usual shitty maintenance that Russia does on their military equipment, I'd suggest their crews have a greater chance of dying due to mechanical failure than anything else.

[Broadjumper]

Originally Posted by mengala ↗

Faster than Missiles: Russia Developing Space Age Fighter Jet © Sputnik/ Evgeny Biyatov
RUSSIA
17:31 24.01.2016(updated 17:39 24.01.2016) Get short URL
12138471004
MiG-41. This superfast interceptor is not yet off the drawing board at the Mikoyan military aircraft design bureau, but the final draft may be ready already within the next couple of years with mass production scheduled to begin before 2025, Zvezda television channel reported on Friday.


© FLICKR/ PAVEL VANKA
Adapt and Overcome: New Russian Interceptor to Replace MiG-31
There is not very much known about*the MiG-41 because everything about*this plane, just like*with all top modern military projects, remains classified.
All we know is that the Mikoyan bureau has been working on*the design of*a long-range interceptor, based on*their MiG-31, since*2013 as*part of*a plan to*replace the ageing fleet of*MiG-31 fighter jets whose active service life expires in*2028.

Even though the MiG-31 is the fastest military aircraft around, it will eventually have to*make way for*newer and more advanced types of*aircraft.

Like the MiG-41, which will be years and years ahead of*its predecessors and able to*intercept even the hypersonic drones now being developed in*the United States no existing missiles, except*Russia’s S-500 will theoretically be able to*shoot down.



Read more: http://sputniknews.com/russia/201601...#ixzz3yIZTUXkN

Typical Russian arms propaganda...hell, it took 'em 40 years just to come up with a new tank and it's already obsolete.

[mengala]

Originally Posted by Broadjumper ↗

Typical Russian arms propaganda...hell, it took 'em 40 years just to come up with a new tank and it's already obsolete.

Countries from all over the world eagerly line up to buy Russian fighter jets, tanks and missiles. There are video documentaries also of U.S. airman who have actually visited Russian airbases and have praised Russian jets.

You really think the su 30, su 34, su35, the legendary mig 29, the mig 35, and the Pak t50 fifth generation fighter jets are just Russian propaganda garbage?