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Which Routes Did The Tupolev Tu-144 Serve During Its Short Career?
During its short life the Tupolev Tu-144 only flew passengers between Moscow and Almaty in Kazakhstan.
USA's Largest Warplane Ever: The Massive Convair B-36 Peacemaker
The B-36, was too late for service during World War II, however, it did play an initial and important role at the outset of the Cold War.
Ultimate Interceptor: What Happened To The US Air Force F-106 Delta Dart?
The F-106 was an interceptor. While it served in the background, it played an important role during the Cold War.
The 1960 U-2 Spy Plane Shootdown Over USSR & Capture Of Francis Gary Powers
The shootdown of Francis Gary Powers's U-2 spy was one of the most profound humiliations suffered by the US during the Cold War.
Throwback: When A US Air Force F-15 Shot Down A Satellite
The Cold War was all about competition, for the first time this included competing for dominance in space.
USA's Largest Warplane Ever: The Massive Convair B-36 Peacemaker
The B-36, was too late for service during World War II, however, it did play an initial and important role at the outset of the Cold War.
How Did The Beriev A-40 Albatross Earn Its Name?
The A-40/42 amphibious aircraft is one of the largest amphibious aircraft built, and Russia has attempted to revive it.
Viktor Belenko: The Soviet Pilot Defector Who Stole A MiG-25 And Flew It To Japan
After inspecting the MiG-25 it was less advanced than it was thought to be.
The World's Top 5 Air Forces Equipped With MiG-21 Fighter Jets
The type remains in service nearly 70 years after its first flight.
Why Was The Tupolev Tu-22 Called The 'Booze Carrier'?
The reason behind this fascinating moniker is surprisingly technical
Soviet DC-3: The Story Of The Lisunov Li-2
The Lisunov Li-2 was the licensed Soviet production of the Douglas DC-3 and saw widespread use in World War Two.
Why Was The MiG-15 Codenamed 'Fagot'?
A slightly derogatory name for an opposition fighter aircraft.
Where Can You Find Preserved Examples Of The Tupolev Tu-144?
Several airframes have been preserved at transport museums and airports across Russia and Germany since the Tu-144's retirement in 1978.
Russia Reportedly Considering Bringing Soviet-Era M-55 Mystic Back Into Service
The high-altitude spy plane would conduct reconnaissance over Ukraine.
5 Amazing Facts About The Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber
Code named "Bear" by NATO, the Tu-95 is still in service with the Russian Air Force despite its age.
Obscure Amphibious Aircraft: What Was The Bartini Beriev VVA-14?
The Soviet aircraft, which had 14 engines, could take off and land without a runway.
Top 5: The World's Most Produced Fighter Jets
A dive into the world of popular military fighter jets.
Mass-Produced Turboprop: A Guide To The Antonov An-26
Between 1969 and 1986, 1,403 An-26s were built.
The Unlikely Role Played By Alaska Airlines In Bringing The Cold War To An End
The airline flew 82 passengers on a historic "Friendship Flight" 30 years ago.
Myasishchev VM-T: The Story Of The Buran Space Program's Forgotten Carrier Aircraft
The aircraft helped boost momentum for the Soviet Energia-Buran program before it was shut down.