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TU-142 (Bear F)

Long-range anti-submarine warfare aircraftFielded 1972Pending verification
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TU-142 (Bear F)
Photo: Unknown author or not provided · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeLong-range anti-submarine warfare aircraft
Date of introduction1972
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerTupolev OKB, Moscow, Russia (design bureau)Med[1]
Crew11Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length53.07 m174 ftMed[1]
Height13.39 m44 ftMed[1]
Wingspan50.04 m164 ftMed[1]
Wing area290 m sqMed[1]
Empty weight91,800 kg202,384 lbMed[1]
Max takeoff weight185,000 kg407,855 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine4 x Samara/Kuznetsove NK-12MPMed[1]
Speed855 km/h531 mph · 462 ktMed[1]
Cruise speed735 km/hMed[1]
Service ceiling11,000 m36,089 ftMed[1]
Takeoff roll2,530 mMed[1]
Range12,000 km7,456 mi · 6,479 nmi12,000 km with no refuelingMed[1]
Protection
EW countermeasures1 x Geran Active JammerMed[1]
Chaff / flares50-mm dispensers inside undercarriage fairingsMed[1]
Armament and payload
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems: torpedoes3 x AT-2M torpedoesMed[1]
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems: missiles3 x APR-2 ASW missilesMed[1]
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems: depth chargesnuclear or conventional PLAB-250-120Med[1]
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems: minesunknown quantityMed[1]
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems: air-to-surface cruise missile8 x AS-20 KayakMed[1]
Bomb Weapon Systems: bomb bays2 bays in fuselageMed[1]
Armament2 x twin-barrel GSh-23 Autocannon in tail turretMed[1]
Fire control
Search and Attack Radar1 x Leninets Korshun-N-J band search/attack radarMed[1]
Radar Warning System1 x Pastel radar warning systemMed[1]
Sonobuoy System1 x Zareche Sonobuoy SystemMed[1]
Sonobuoys96 (max) x RGB-1A, RGB-2, RGB-16 or RGB-25Med[1]
Variants
Tu-142A lengthened Tu-95 with much defensive armament removed, and instead incorporating ASW systems. Twelve aircraft initially had 12-wheel main undercarriage bogies. Six later aircraft had four-wheel bogies. Built by Kuibyshev Aviation Plant.[1]
Tu-142MA 30-centimetre (12 in) stretch to front fuselage, redesigned cockpit and two-axle main undercarriage bogies. Built by Taganrog.[1]
Tu-142MKGreatly improved variant with new Korshun radar, avionics and ASW equipment. 43 Tu-142MKs were constructed by Taganrog.[1]
Tu-142MK-EEight downgraded Tu-142MKs purchased by the Indian Naval Air Arm. E stands for "export".[1]
Tu-142MZThe last production variant of the "Bear F", with new NK-12MP engines and a new avionics suite. Can be distinguished from other Tu-142s by its chin fairings. Built by Taganrog.[1]
Tu-142MZ-KProposed commercial cargo variant of the Tu-142MZ (the K standing for "kommercheskiy"), with ASW avionics removed. Also designated Tu-142MZ-C.[1]
Tu-142MPModified single Tu-142M used as avionics testbed.[1]
Tu-142MRModified Tu-142MKs built as submarine communications relay aircraft. Has distinctive external fairings and components. NATO codename "Bear J".[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
2 x twin-barrel GSh-23 Autocannon in tail turretAutocannon
Med[1]
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
23 mm
Rate of fire
3,400–3,600 rounds/min
Summary

TU-142 (Bear F) Russian Long-Range Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Aircraft is a Soviet/Russian maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft derived from the Tu-95 turboprop strategic bomber.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. TU-142 (Bear F) Russian Long-Range Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Aircraft, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (Public domain)