The Soviets Once Built a Flying Tank
The words “flying tank” probably conjure mental images of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, a heavily armored gun-toting close air support … Continue reading The Soviets Once Built a Flying Tank
Tag: Soviet Union
Take a Peek Inside the Tu-95MS’s Flight Deck
Here’s something we rarely get to see on the western side of the world- the brain center of the infamous … Continue reading Take a Peek Inside the Tu-95MS’s Flight Deck
MiGFlug Can Take You to the Edge of Space for a Fairly Reasonable Price
If you’ve got $18,500 USD to spare and a valid passport, you might as well give MiGFlug a call to … Continue reading MiGFlug Can Take You to the Edge of Space for a Fairly Reasonable Price
The US Army’s Night Stalkers Once Helped Steal an Attack Helicopter From the African Desert
Back in the 1980s, when it still existed, the Soviet Union maintained a number of “friendly” relationships with a variety … Continue reading The US Army’s Night Stalkers Once Helped Steal an Attack Helicopter From the African Desert
Yuri Gagarin
In the early days of human spaceflight, two giants stood at the forefront of it all- the United States and … Continue reading Yuri Gagarin
Night Witches
The 588th Night Bomber Regiment of the Soviet Air Forces was no ordinary aviation formation. Formed in 1942, the 588th … Continue reading Night Witches
The Tactical Air Network 