Category: Aerospace
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The Colossal Ambitions and Challenges of Soviet Helicopter Engineering
When we look back at the history of aviation, the Soviet Union stands out for numerous reasons. From putting the first satellite—and the first man—in space, to their colossal and sometimes grotesque helicopter designs, their ambitions were as high as the sky itself. Among these flying giants was the Soviet Mi-6 helicopter airliner, a behemoth…