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Many of the intended versions never materialized, and the Bison had its share of problems, but it came at just the right time, providing a valuable nuclear deterrent, and remained in service for 40 years until retired in compliance with the START treaty. The book charts the first Soviet strategic jet bomber’s development and operational history. It includes the story of how the 3M was adapted to carry components of the Energiya\/Buran space transport system as the VM-T Atlant outsized-cargo transporter.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294684590453,"sku":"9780764361821","price":45.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780764361821_826ee92b-a37c-46c8-a0b2-9654d68d71ef.jpg?v=1786015806"},{"product_id":"9780764366420","title":"Myasishchev M-50 and M-52","description":"Reborn in 1951, the Myasishchev design bureau made its mark by creating the M-4 strategic bomber. Yet, this subsonic aircraft was soon made obsolescent by supersonic fighter technology—any new strategic bomber would need supersonic performance to avoid being intercepted. Hence in 1952, Myasishchev started work on supersonic bomber projects, which led to the M-50 of 1955. Designed for sustained supersonic cruise, the Mach 1.7 four-turbojet bomber had many innovative features, including automatic flight control and pitch trim systems, and the most powerful jet engine of the day. When the air force rejected the M-50 on the grounds of inadequate range, Myasishchev suggested building it as a technology demonstrator for the much-improved M-52 missile strike aircraft. First flown in October 1959, the M-50 made only 11 flights before the Myasishchev OKB was closed again a year later. Yet, it did have its moment of glory at the Tushino air show on July 9, 1961. This is the only work on these planes in English, featuring about 400 previously unpublished or rarely seen images.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294714868085,"sku":"9780764366420","price":45.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780764366420_f654b747-10ce-48a2-aa5c-f7074f065a3f.jpg?v=1786015881"},{"product_id":"9780764360718","title":"Antonov's Heavy Transports","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThis book charts the development and service history of the Antonov design bureau's heavy transport aircraft.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  In the late 1950s, the Antonov design bureau began developing the An-22 heavy military transport, intended to carry 50 tons. Powered by four 15,000 hp turboprops, it was the world’s heaviest transport when it first flew in February 1965.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  The four-turbofan An-124 was again the world’s most capable airlifter when it emerged in 1982, with a payload of 120 tons. It proved its worth in military and humanitarian operations and earned acclaim as a commercial freighter after 1991 for carrying heavy and outsized items.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  The unique six-engined An-225 \"Mriya\" was created for carrying the Buran space shuttle. Despite the demise of the Buran program, the aircraft found use on the heavy\/outsized cargo transportation market.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  It is illustrated by a wealth of new photos and color artwork, as well as line drawings.\u003cstrong\u003e​\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294880346485,"sku":"9780764360718","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780764360718_010253e2-fdcc-4333-8f2b-52d566f3f320.jpg?v=1786015791"},{"product_id":"9781902109350","title":"Early Soviet Jet Fighters","description":"\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308625670517,"sku":"9781902109350","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781902109350_c1ba663e-0c9c-4915-9bb6-1ea854038b6a.jpg?v=1786029675"},{"product_id":"9781902109299","title":"Soviet And Russian Military Aircraft In Asia","description":"\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308955480437,"sku":"9781902109299","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781902109299_1e8ce3cc-f2fd-47ce-ae03-03fff571e12a.jpg?v=1786029674"},{"product_id":"9780764348945","title":"Tupolev Tu‑144","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloped in the 1960s\/1970s, the Tu-144 was the Soviet Union’s only practical venture into supersonic commercial aviation. Though its career was all too brief, it was a major technological achievement for the Soviet aircraft industry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  The book provides in-depth coverage of the “Concordski,” including projected versions, the Tu-144’s production and service history, and a comparison with the Concorde.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  First flown on the last day of 1968—ahead of the Concorde—the Tu-144 had to undergo a long gestation period before the production version entered service in November 1977.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Unfortunately, its career proved to be brief; two accidents and a powerful anti-Tu-144 lobby caused the type to be withdrawn in May 1978.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  The book describes the Tu-144’s versions (including the Tu-144LL research aircraft developed under a Russian-US program) and touches on the projected military derivatives.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  It is illustrated with color side views and previously unpublished photographs.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311932911989,"sku":"9780764348945","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780764348945_b3a1d238-1169-48be-a78e-096f020369e9.jpg?v=1786015725"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-dmitriy-komissarov.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}