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description: "The Tupolev Tu-142 (Russian: \u0422\u0443\u043F\u043E\u043B\u0435\u0432\
\ \u0422\u0443-142; NATO reporting name: Bear F/J) is a Soviet/Russian maritime\
\ reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft derived from the Tu-95\
\ turboprop strategic bomber. A specialised communications variant designated Tu-142MR\
\ was tasked with long-range communications duties with Soviet ballistic missile\
\ submarines. The Tu-142 was designed by the Tupolev design bureau, and manufactured\
\ by the Kuibyshev Aviation and Taganrog Machinery Plants from 1968 to 1994. Formerly\
\ operated by the Soviet Navy and Ukrainian Air Force, the Tu-142 currently serves\
\ with the Russian Navy."
introduced: 1972
manufacturer: Tupolev
origin: USSR/Russia
price: 35
role: Maritime Patrol/Anti-Ship
variants:
Tu-142 Bear-F: {}