Funky NATO names for Soviet aircraft

[Thunderitter]

Pioneer?

One point for 'Single', one point for 'Pioneer'!

 

[Thunderscreech]

this is the Big:

 

[Thunderitter]

Saunders and Roe Princess

 

[okcrum]

Saunders and Roe Princess

Beautiful, just beautiful.

Here's another cold warrior that could have been:

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[bassteban]

Beautiful, just beautiful.

Here's another cold warrior that could have been:

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North American XF-107. I posted the S.R. Princess awhile back, BTW- page 9, post 163.

 

[Thunderitter]

Beautiful, just beautiful.

Here's another cold warrior that could have been:

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Someone being reading that latest Air and Space mag?

 

[Thunderscreech]

North American XF-107. I posted the S.R. Princess awhile back, BTW- page 9, post 163.

XF-107 is some hawtness

 

[Tegzsa]

Not "technically" an aircraft, but:

 

[bassteban]

Caspian Sea Moster- not sure of the technical name.

Edit: Ekroplan- also already posted; page 8, post 168.

 

[Tegzsa]

yeah, but I like the missile launchers on this one

 

[bassteban]

yeah, but I like the missile launchers on this one

Yeah that ramps up the cool factor, no doubt.

Edit: I dig the single-prop version, too:

 

[Dan Mee]

I'll give bonus points to anyone who can identify this, I'm not entirely sure whether the name that the website gave to this is correct. Like I said, Bonus Points!

or this image for a different angle

 

[Thunderitter]

It's a F/A 37 Talon. Good looking 'aircraft' in a dud of a movie IMHO!

 

[Thunderitter]

On that subject have we had one of these yet?

 

[bassteban]

F-22 Raptor- I believe the one above may be a Boeing *concept* carrier-based stealth fighter.

Edit: WRONG-O

 

[lump]

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

Awesome video. I recently moved to the UK and have become a fan of Top Gear, so this is super extra cool for me. I'm a career ISR guy and worked with the Black Cats for many years. I've got a few chase car rides under my belt, but a ride in a B model is my ultimate fantasy. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Thunderitter]

That's an artist rendering of a Sukhoi T-50 here's the real one, well at least a real prototype:

 

[bassteban]

I love it when this thread goes into stuff I had NO IDEA even existed. Coolness.

 

[Dan Mee]

I love it when this thread goes into stuff I had NO IDEA even existed. Coolness.

In that case,

check it!

 

[bassteban]

I think I've seen that one, actually.
Can't name it, though.