Funky NATO names for Soviet aircraft

[bassteban]

ATTACK FROG!

 

[okcrum]

Bartini/Beriev VVA-14?

Edit: or -14M1P...

 

[Philbiker]

Then of course there's also the XB-35 bomber. Stealthy, but not ready for prime time. It worked better with the props than it did with the jets as the YB-49, but the flying wing technology couldn't work without sophisticated computers which would only be available many years in the future..

 

[okcrum]

Or there's this:
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[bassteban]

Or there's this:
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Oh- I just saw that in an old magazine. NO clue what it is, but IIRC it was either somewhat cobbled together from *spare parts* or built of steel(as opposed to more in-demand aluminum). Douglas something-or-other..?

 

[okcrum]

Oh- I just saw that in an old magazine. NO clue what it is, but IIRC it was either somewhat cobbled together from *spare parts* or built of steel(as opposed to more in-demand aluminum). Douglas something-or-other..?

Yeah Budd RB-1 Conestoga, built using stainless steel. 26 were built for the US Navy. One of them is actually at Pima Air & Space Museum.

It makes sense when you figure Budd got big building railroad cars.

I still can't believe I missed this thread for two weeks.

 

[Thunderitter]

That RB-1 (more education today!) reminds me a little of this one:

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[okcrum]

That RB-1 (more education today!) reminds me a little of this one:

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Ah yeah, AW Argosy 200 series.

 

[Thunderitter]

...and a few others:

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[Dan Mee]

...and a few others:

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer, if I remember correctly, I think this aircraft is in fact based at Coventry and flown by Air Atlantique, although that livery seems to be fairly common.

 

[okcrum]

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Yeah, Bristol Freighter. One more in the spherical cockpit design vein:

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[bassteban]

Hmm...
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[bassteban]

Sikorsky CH-37. Here's one vomiting a large truck:
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[bassteban]

 

[Thunderitter]

and another:

 

[Dan Mee]

That's Yves Rossy, crossed the English Channel with his jet powered Buzz lightyear style wings, no? I would seriously love a set pair of them. What a way to travel to work!

 

[Dan Mee]

Okay, it's pretty obvious what this one is, and it's a video... which tell you all about it, but I couldn't resist posting it. Was searching for some weird and wonderful planes to see if anyone can spot the names of, and stumbled across this. It's from a programme James May (of Top Gear fame) did about the U2 spy plane and being on the edge of space, it's a must see for any enthusiasts.

James May in a U2 Spy plane

 

[bmc]

and another:

Pioneer?

 

[bmc]

Ah yeah, AW Argosy 200 series.

Also known as the Whistling Tit, with it's nose and dart engines.

 

[bmc]

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer, if I remember correctly, I think this aircraft is in fact based at Coventry and flown by Air Atlantique, although that livery seems to be fairly common.

AKA Twin Pin