Russian Water Jet Bomber

[cloudman]

A buddy sent this to me. Neat stuff.

http://fun.mivzakon.co.il/flash/video/3867/îèåñ.html

[Jeremy]

Awesome!

But I still think this guy looks cooler...

[ProudPilot]

I don't know, that russian built tanker is pretty cool. Especially the ability to taxi on land right into water and retract the gear before takeoff.

[Adler]

Originally Posted by ProudPilot

I don't know, that russian built tanker is pretty cool. Especially the ability to taxi on land right into water and retract the gear before takeoff.

Any amphib can do that.

I'm disappointed in the Altair's capacity...it doesn't look like it holds too much water. Though, nothing compares with this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXSwy...eature=related

[flyingmaniac]

Originally Posted by cloudman

A buddy sent this to me. Neat stuff.

http://fun.mivzakon.co.il/flash/video/3867/îèåñ.html

Why can't we invent cool stuff like that?

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by Adler

Any amphib can do that.

I'm disappointed in the Altair's capacity...it doesn't look like it holds too much water. Though, nothing compares with this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXSwy...eature=related

That might cost a little bit more money though.

[deek]

Is there so automatic trim system that kicks in when you dump all that weight so you do shoot up? I would imagine a plane like that has to be designed so the CG doesn't shift too much on a dump, i guess the same as a bomber plane.

[ppragman]

I like how the russian bird has a stick

[Adler]

Originally Posted by ppragman

I like how the russian bird has a stick

That's what I was thinking. They look fairly maneuverable too!