Notes:

This huge Warbird that was sighted only during the rehearsals of the Aeroindia 2007. The TU-142 Bear F is one of the 8 or 10 that the Indian Navy has. Its powered by NK-12MV turboprops which is a contra-rotating jumbo props which are in dia 18 ft ! In its class is the highest and fastest long range bomber which can carry a payload of 20,000 pounds!

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IN-317

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Feb 06, 2007

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Nov 17, 2010

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Notes

This huge Warbird that was sighted only during the rehearsals of the Aeroindia 2007. The TU-142 Bear F is one of the 8 or 10 that the Indian Navy has. Its powered by NK-12MV turboprops which is a contra-rotating jumbo props which are in dia 18 ft ! In its class is the highest and fastest long range bomber which can carry a payload of 20,000 pounds!

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Nikon D50 | Sigma 70-300 APO f/4.5-5.6 Show Exif data
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Comments

photoyogi

Thank you Sean! :-) was waiting for this bird to come back the following days but it never did ...

Sriram Hariharan

That's a rare catch Praveen.. Nice to see your Aero India shots. Keep them coming!

Sean D Silva

To describe that shot - BOLD, STUNNING, BEAUTIFUL! Bring on your surprises !