Originally Posted by Firral

Propeller aeroplane cheaper and economic in operation, than jet. For airplanes, which speed to not be the main characteristic (for example transport, marine scouts or strategic bombers) - the propeller engine is quite comprehensible.

The comparative characteristic:
The maximal takeoff weight, т
Тu-95 - 187,7
B-52 - 220
The maximal speed, km/h
Тu-95 - 925
B-52 - 1000
Fighting radius, km
Тu-95 - 6500
B-52 - 7210
The maximal range, km
Тu-95 - 15 000
B-52 - 15 000
Operational ceiling, m
Тu-95 - 12 000
B-52 - 17 000
Cumulative thrust of engines, kg\sec
Тu-95 - 40 000
B-52 - 61 600
Arms, kg
Тu-95 - 11 340
B-52 - 20 650

There is such concept, as economic efficiency. Cost of one Tu-95MS in tens times is less than B-52. Thus, for the same sum, that you spent for one B-52, we could construct ten Tu-95MS.
And now compare one B-52 bears 20650 kg of bombs, and ten Tu-95MS bear 113400 kg. Economically Tu-95MS is more effective.

PS: It reminds me dispute about modern diesel submarines.