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Puzzle #37 was Tupolev Tu-95.
The Tupolev Tu-95 is a Soviet nuclear-capable large, four-engine turboprop strategic bomber and missile platform. First flown in 1952, the Tu-95 entered service with the Long-Range Aviation of the Soviet Air Forces in 1956 and was first used in combat in 2015. It is expected to serve the Russian Aerospace Forces until at least 2040.
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What the record says
Puzzle 37 ran on 17 Aug 2026 and the answer was Tupolev Tu-95, played with 6 guesses against 5 columns. On the record: Manufacturer - Tupolev; Origin - Russia; Role - drone. The numbers: First flight - 1950; Number built - 500.
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How it scored
- Manufacturer
- Tupolev
- Origin
- Russia
- First flight
- 1950
- Role
- drone
- Number built
- 500