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World's largest aircraft from 1930: Giant Russian K-7 flying fortress

By Paul Evans

16:34 April 14, 2009 PDT

Russian K-7 flying fortress

The Soviet aircraft industry really like building big. We recently reported on the Hotelicopter, a converted Soviet Mil V-12 Heavy Lift Helicopter, which proved to be an April Fools prank. The Russians can still claim the title of world's largest aircraft, though, with the Antonov AN-225 heavy lift transport, which has a larger wingspan than the Airbus A380. Both of these modern day wonders have still not eclipsed the Hughes H-4 Hercules or “Spruce Goose” for size and we have just unearthed pictures of something the Russians were working on in the 1930s that may have dwarfed even the Spruce Goose. Read More

AUTOMOTIVE

Antonov develops low cost gearbox for the low cost car

By Mike Hanlon

02:17 May 21, 2008 PDT

Antonov develops low cost gearbox for the low cost car

Antonov is developing an interesting new transmission for the next generation of ultra low cost cars. Such a transmission must be simple, low cost, reliable and repairable without no pneumatic or hydraulic controls, minimal components and only the simplest of electrical systems. Some innovative thinking was required ... Read More

 
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