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To: the_Watchman

Okay, they have propeller planes, we have jets.
And the problem is?????
Maybe they are for making Russian version of that famous American TV show 12:00 High!
(yea, I know. the bombers have missiles on board and can launch for effect)
But prop jobs?
SLOOOOOOOOWWWWW

22 posted on 08/22/2007 11:13:24 AM PDT by 9422WMR (Allah akbar fumar blacktar)

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To: 9422WMR

Check #23.

Besides...

Tupolev Tu-160 "BlackJack"

27 posted on 08/22/2007 11:18:53 AM PDT by CarrotAndStick (The articles posted by me needn't necessarily reflect my opinion.)

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To: 9422WMR

WROOOOOOOOOOOOOONG

40 posted on 08/22/2007 12:30:31 PM PDT by A.A. Cunningham

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To: 9422WMR

Not slow. Those are turbo-props. The top speeds are not far-off the B-52. The aircraft is a stand-off ALCM launh platform. The range of the Tu-95MS is incredible due to those turbo-props enginese. The armament allows the Tu-95MS to stand-off thousands of kms from the target.

48 posted on 08/24/2007 11:50:39 AM PDT by Tommyjo

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