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Old 12-10-2014, 07:23 AM
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Ernie P.
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Originally Posted by HoundDog
Space Shuttle the Russians have/Had the
Buran (spacecraft)


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buran_%28spacecraft%29

HoundDog; you are persistent, though off target for the moment. Here's a bonus clue to help you out and reward your efforts. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird system or equipment do I describe?

Clues:

(1) Usually, systems are designed to fit existing aircraft. And, sometimes, warbirds are designed or redesigned to carry a paticularly valuable bit of hardware. This is one such case.

(2) This weapons system, for such it was, was based upon the experiences of an ally, who used similar systems quite successfully.

(3) In fact, this weapons system has offshoots still in use today.

(4) It was intended to be deployed at high altitudes.

(5) It went supersonic.

(6) If ever the axiom “bigger is better” applied, this was it.

(7) Stabilization of the unit was very important; and was carefully calculated.