Who remembers Buran?

[AussieMan]

The failed Russian space shuttle.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...t-shuttles-rotting-giant-derelict-hangar.html

 

[RyanJZ]

Ah yes.... without it, we wouldn't have the amazing Antonov 225!

 

[Dumonceau]

More sleek and prettier than the US Shuttle IMHO.

Tastes differ of course. But the Russians always had a good eye for sleek and sexy aircraft!

Johan

 

[RyanJZ]

More sleek and prettier than the US Shuttle IMHO.

Tastes differ of course. But the Russians always had a good eye for sleek and sexy aircraft!

Johan

LIke the Tu-144 If they took their time with it and weren't trying to beat Concorde into the sky and history books, the Tu-144 probably would have been much more successful. Possibly....