I'm just about finished with the revised edition of Tupolev Tu-95 & Tu-142 in the "Famous Russian Aircraft" series. It's an absolute beast - 560 pages long, with more than 1,300 illustrations. Every single variant of the Bear and every upgrade program is described, along with many unbuilt projects, the design and development phase, and the operational record of both types. It's not exactly a beach read, but I can't imagine there being a more comprehensive English-language book on either type out there.
I enjoyed this book so much I went on a bit of a book buying binge, purchasing the "Famous Russian Aircraft" books on the MiG-17, Mig-19, and Su-24. I also preordered the revised an expanded volume on the Flanker series, due out sometime around Christmas. I'm hoping the books on the MiGs 15, 21, 29, and 31 get reprinted and expanded, too. They've been out of print for years, and demand prices of $400 and more!
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