Tu-95 - The Nuclear Bear

Technology Documentary hosted by Peter Ustinov, published by Discovery Channel broadcasted as part of DC Wings series in 1993 - English narration


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During the 1940s, the Soviet government, knowing of the American nuclear program, elected to begin work on its own nuclear weapon program. The goal was to create and test the first Soviet atomic bomb within a short time interval to counter a major postwar threat from the West. An important secondary concern became apparent: how to deliver that weapon to the target. Thus, the Tu-95 Bear and the Tu-142, its close relative, were born. The Tu-95 is a large, heavy strategic bomber with a slim fuselage, swept wings, and four powerful turboprop engines driving counter-rotating propellers. It remained in production as a maritime patrol aircraft and cruise missile carrier more than 30 years after it was first produced. The aircraft was revolutionary in the application of a swept wing and turbine powerplants. With its adaptability, enduring airframe and unique propulsion system the Tu-95 is one of the most successful Soviet bombers ever produced.
Narrated by Sir Peter Ustinov
Written, Produced & Directed by John Honey
Executive Producers : Angus Yates ; Philip Osborn
The Discovery Channel Production 1993

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Video Codec: XviD ISO MPEG-4
Video Bitrate: 2017 kbps
Video Resolution: 704x544
Video Aspect Ratio: 1.294:1
Frames Per Second: 25.000
Audio Codec: 0x2000 (Dolby AC3) AC3
Audio Bitrate: 192kb/s CBR 48000 Hz
Audio Streams: 2
Audio Languages: english
RunTime Per Part: 50:06.920
Number Of Parts: 1
Part Size: 795 MB
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