OK-GLI Buran test vehicle - GIF

[Altair]

Soviet OK-GLI Buran aerodynamic analog orbiter, a full-scale model of the Buran capable of taking off under its own power.




Previously:

NASA shuttle training aircraft - photos
Space Shuttle flight deck - photo
Shuttle Endeavor being towed through LA streets - GIF
Space Shuttle main engine ignition - GIF
Myasishchev VM-T heavy transport aircraft - photo

[mwmkravchenko]

Only looks similar to the American space shuttle. The rest is very different. Everyone steals and copies from everyone else. The dream chaser is an example of the Americans copying the Soviets. Wish either one of them were actually put to good use.

[nova_robotics]

There are a few Burans still in existence. They're in a hanger with a couple part time security guards. It's really easy to break in. A number of people have done it and put the videos on Youtube.