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Originally Posted by Silent Hunter
Which is the better bomber, the Tu-95 "Bear" or the B-52 Stratofortress?
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I have taken familiarization flights on both the B-52 and Tu-142. Both are serious, competent aircraft. I personally have an affinity for the turboprop Tu-142 from a passenger/spectator standpoint, but I do not mean to denigrate the B-52. I like the runup and takeoff of the prop a/c, but both airframes "feel like they want to fly," which I think is crucial to longevity of a given design. Both have passed this test of time.