The Russians are Coming - Aviation history question

[JasonCT]

So since I have been interested in flying I find that I am also more interested in older planes and the history that surrounds them.

So here we go -- I recently discovered the Soviet "Bear" TU-95 aircraft, "Fastest Prop Driven Airplane" is one of it's claims...but here is my question:







The props are counter-rotational like many engines, but are they counter rotational from eachother on their respective wings, or are they in sync on each of their wings and counter rotational from Left to Right side?

Either way, can you imagine seeing this thing coming at you?

 

[alaskaflyer]

Er, they apparently don't like hotlinking at that site.

 

[Everskyward]

Props? I don't see any props.

 

[Steve]

The propellers on the TU-95 "Bear" are not counter-rotating.

They are contra-rotating, two propellers mounted coaxially on concentric propeller shafts rotating in opposite direction.

http://www.aviapedia.com/bombers/tu-95

 

[JasonCT]

Thanks Steve...Who says props are over-rated

 

[Steve]

Btw, the ruskies are still using them to challenge our air defenses.

This photo was taken 9/28/2006

http://www.af.mil/weekinphotos/wipgallery.asp?week=190

Thanks Steve...Who says props are over-rated

 

[ScottM]

Either way, can you imagine seeing this thing coming at you?

Seen one up close and personal, it was impressive. The one I saw was a variant designated the TU142.