name this plane (for fun)

[Spitfire23]

Originally Posted by Soviet Ace

Haha, you had me fooled for a moment there. BUT, you can't fool a Soviet Ace.

Anyway, the answer is a Bartini VVA-14 Long-Rage Seaplane. It was supposed to be able to take off from the water, VTOL style, but failed because of the engines or something? My Encyclopedia of Soviet Aircraft is always good.

Ahhh crap, i was hoping one of you russians didn't show up.

And yes that is correct and so is the information on it. God your good

Reminder to everyone: Dont bother posting russian planes, theres hardly any point, Right Soviet

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by Spitfire23

Ahhh crap, i was hoping one of you russians didn't show up.

And yes that is correct and so is the information on it. God your good

Reminder to everyone: Dont bother posting russian planes, theres hardly any point, Right Soviet

Well I do have like 10+ books all about Soviet planes from 1920s-1991. I don't know them all off hand, but I'm sure if you post a soviet plane, I'll be sure to find it somewhere in one of my books. I actually wish I had one of those VVA-14 sea planes. It would be SWEEEET.

[Spitfire23]

Originally Posted by Soviet Ace

Well I do have like 10+ books all about Soviet planes from 1920s-1991. I don't know them all off hand, but I'm sure if you post a soviet plane, I'll be sure to find it somewhere in one of my books. I actually wish I had one of those VVA-14 sea planes. It would be SWEEEET.

No bloody wonder! Your knowledge combined with 10+ books is enough for world domination.

And it really would be pretty amazing to own one of those, they look so unusual that most will think its a spacecraft

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by Spitfire23

No bloody wonder! Your knowledge combined with 10+ books is enough for world domination.

And it really would be pretty amazing to own one of those, they look so unusual that most will think its a spacecraft

LOL My knowledge, is those 10+ books. lol But its sinks in, so more knowledge can be given some room.

This one is at my work^^ The hint is it's a "Corben"

[flynlion]

I think Sandylowlead's is a Corben Babyace, an early "homebuilt" from the 1920's. You can still get plans and kits for 'em today, though it's very rare to see one with a radial engine nowadays. The one in the photo must be pretty old, and it still drips oil! Where do you work Sandy? Place looks pretty cool in the photo

Nobody wants to guess at mine? Hint: It's a homebuilt from the '70's.