Soviet And Russian Testbed Aircraft

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Dmitriy Komissarov, Yefim Gordon (Author)

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English

Hikoki Publications
30 April 2011

History; Military aircraft

In both Soviet and modern Russia a multitude of aircraft have been used for test and research purposes. Primarily this was done for verifying new avionics, aircraft systems and weaponry but testbed aircraft were also utilised for other purposes including testing the components of ballistic missile systems. Encompassing test aircraft from the 1930s to the present day, Soviet and Russian Testbed Aircraft provides an unique insight into how test articles including ramjet boosters and air-launched cruise missiles were developed, the aircraft that carried them and the test centres they flew from.

Soviet and Russian Testbed Aircraft investigates all categories of test and research aircraft: engine testbeds including the Il-76LL and Tu-16LL; radar testbeds such as the SL-18P based on the well-known Il-18 airliner; electronic warfare system testbeds and those used for weapons testing including the G-310; aerodynamics and control configured vehicles like the DB-3LL laminar flow research aircraft and the LMK-2405. The Su-29KS and An-12MLL ejection seat testbeds, refuelling systems, helicopters modified as rotor systems testbeds and civil aircraft including the An-12BPTs 'Tsiklon' weather research aircraft and IMARK geophysical survey aircraft are described as are the MiG-27LL and MiG-29KVP aircraft used for testing conventional take-off and landing technologies during the Soviet CTOL aircraft carrier development programme.

Comprehensive details of each aircraft are coupled with information on the test centres from which these testbeds operate including the M. M. Gromov Flight Research Institute in Zhukovskiy, and the Air Force's 929th State Flight Test Centre in Akhtoobinsk.

With over 700 photographs, 72 line drawings, close-up views of tell-tale 'bumps and bulges' and more than 100 new colour profiles to illustrate the aircraft, Soviet and Russian Testbed Aircraft provides a wealth of new information for the historian, aviation enthusiast and modeller alike.

By: Dmitriy Komissarov, Yefim Gordon (Author)
Imprint: Hikoki Publications
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 297mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 35mm
Weight: 2.000kg
ISBN: 9781902109183
ISBN 10: 190210918X
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 30 April 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Soviet And Russian Testbed Aircraft

This book gives us a well documented and researched look into an area of aviation that is often overlooked. The authors know their subject and do a good job conveying that knowledge! This book would be a good addition to the shelf of the aviation historian, Soviet and Russian aircraft enthusiast, anyone with an interest in research aircraft as well as modelers who are looking to build something different than your standard civil or military aircraft! I recommend this to all of the above. --Hubb Plott IPMS (07/01/2011) This is by far the most comprehensive book to have ever been written on the subject. A book that I know you will enjoy and one I can easily recommend to you. --Scott Van Aken Modeling Madness (09/01/2011) It is important to highlight that this is more a volume for serious aviation enthusiasts and historians than a modelling reference. It will, however, certainly give some solid foundations for scratch building or conversion future projects. If you wish to expand your library to cover some of the more esoteric types or have an interest in developmental aviation then this volume should be considered an essential addition. --Ken Bowes Hyperscale (09/01/2011)