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A speculative airborne early warning (AEW) variant of the Tu-85 in Indian Air Force markings.

The Tupolev Tu-85 was a Soviet prototype strategic bomber based on the Tu-4, an unlicensed clone of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. It was the ultimate development of the B-29 family, being over 50% heavier than its ancestor and had nearly double the range. Only two prototypes were built before the program was cancelled in favor of the Tupolev Tu-95 bomber which was much faster and had the same range.

Description
A speculative airborne early warning (AEW) variant of the Tu-85 in Indian Air Force markings.

The Tupolev Tu-85 was a Soviet prototype strategic bomber based on the Tu-4, an unlicensed clone of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. It was the ultimate development of the B-29 family, being over 50% heavier than its ancestor and had nearly double the range. Only two prototypes were built before the program was cancelled in favor of the Tupolev Tu-95 bomber which was much faster and had the same range.