OK-GLI Buran test vehicle - GIF

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

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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...539#post182145
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...387#post173377
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...150#post168836
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...607#post170442
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...887#post167757

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.

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q7ZVXOU3kM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmBBSrxGfPQ