Not so old as it looks mate!
Not from the USA I will leave my light on but will only be able to check periodically |
Is/was it's purpose an aerial target?
There are no obvious sensors, but the tail bulge may contain a radar reflector such as a mini version of the Luneberg Lens. |
It was designed to tow targets as a secondary mission, but it's design purpose was to conduct photographic intelligence.
The "bulge" is in fact a jettisonable rocket booster, the flame of which can just be seen developing on the extreme right. Edit: Hi Martin, just seen your light on, still away mate, last I heard you were bound for Kiev. |
Hello Trevor! No, I'm back now, arrived on Friday night with a cold and blocked ears! :( Its all going away slowly, though.... :) You azre right, it was Kiev, preceded by 24 hours in Sofia. Both were as hot as hell!!! 38 in Kiev!
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Kiev, preceded by 24 hours in Sofia. Both were as hot as hell!!! 38 in Kiev! Coffee (and clue) time. My challenge first flew in '72; waddya know it rhymes too :) Only the one made! |
Well, the term UAV did not arrive until the late '70s. Before that (eg 1972) they were referred to as RPVs.
So is it an RPV? |
Well, although I think you're are correct, I was surprised to find that my source classifies it as a UAV, and a first! Although the translation doesn't make it clear whether that is first UAV for the country, the manufacturer (both true I think) or the use of the term :)
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Russian...?
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Niet; in a manner of speaking you were on the right trail with your first question ;)
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...but my first question asked if it was American, which you have said it isn't. :eek:
edit: perhaps you mean South American...... |
Originally Posted by TC
Not from the USA
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Check my edit above mate.
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Ah yes, you posted that a minute after I'd gone back into the workshop! It is South American :ok:
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....FMA....?
Maybe the X59 Dronner. |
No maybe mate; it is the FMA IA 59 Dronner X (also known by the nickname Tabano) :D
You have Control :ok: |
Thanks TC.
We have not had a chopper for a while......... http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/u...redchopper.jpg |
Piasecki 16-H Pathfinder ?
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That's a deal Brian. :ok:
Your thread mate - nite. |
Really ? I pulled that one right out of my hat ! Must be my lucky day.. Good night, Captain. Here is the next one:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...Silly_Wet_.jpg |
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