Unique aircraft.
Throughout the Cold War period the Russian Soviet long-range reconnaissance aircraft that filled the skies of the world was the Tu-95 Bear. It was large and had a very long range, but what made it stand out from other aircraft types was it engines and the double sets of counter rotating propellers.
This type of propulsion system is still believed to be one of the most efficient ever created? I wonder why no one has ever followed up on them as a serious consideration in western aircraft design?
Today the bear has been sent to the grave yard as more newer and faster aircraft and spy satellite technology has improved capability.
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