Soviet and Russian Testbed Aircraft. - Gordon, Yefim & Dmitriy Komissarov

KORTE INHOUD

In both Soviet and modern Russia a multitude of assorted aircraft have been used for test and research purposes - primarily for verifying new avionics, systems, and weaponry. The use of systems being tested was not limited to aviation as aircraft were also utilized for other purposes including testing components of ballistic missile systems. "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 such as the Il-76-11, and those for weapons, aerodynamics, and control configured vehicles like the LMK-2405. In addition testbeds for landing gear, ejection seats such as the An-12M LL and Su-29KS, refueling systems, and helicopters modified as rotor system were created. Civil research aircraft, such as the An-12BPTs 'Tsiklon' weather research aircraft and IMARK geophysical survey aircraft are also given due attention....
2011Taal: Engelszie alle details...

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2011Uitgever: Manchester, Hikoki Publications416 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 190210918XISBN-13: 9781902109183

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