Tag Archives: Au-30

Taking war into the skies: The age of the airship

Source: Russia Beyond the Headlines – rbth.com By Alexander Vershinin Making its first inauspicious appearance during the war of 1812 against Napoleonic France, the airship was later to serve as a vital step in the development of Russian air power, proving … Continue reading

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Photos from the 2013 MAKS Airshow – LTA Aircraft

The 11th International Air and Space Salon, MAKS-2013, was held at the airport in  Zhukovsky, a city about 25 miles SE of Moscow, from August 27 to September 1 of this year. The event is mainly used to showcase Russian … Continue reading

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Atlant Rising: Russia Fights to Lead Airship Revival

Source: Ria Novosti rian.ru  By: Alexey Eremenko, RIA Novosti The eerie sensation of seeing something the size of a house floating in the air is something that no photograph can capture.

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Airships Are Making a Comeback in Russia

Sources: The Moscow News and RosAeroSystems Blimps are making a comeback in Russia as more and more are being built for many purposes to include tourism, gathering weather information, as well as being used in the film industry.

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