Extreme AMPHIBIOUS Russian offroad vehicle: Aton-Impulse VIKING-2992
4x4xAMPHIBIOUS, VIKING combines the best of extreme off-road with amphibious capability. The ATON IMPULSE VIKING-2992 is a unique special purpose vehicle, ideal for heavy industry, exploration, arctic use, flood-relief, NGOs, rescue and emergency services. VIKING is the only amphibious off-road vehicle in the world to have passed through certification to meet UN/ECE regulations for unrestricted ON-ROAD USE. VIKING’s world-leading amphibious capabilities are based around its purpose-designed flotation construction, centrally mounted engine and powerful water-jet propulsion enable it to ford open water at speeds of up to 15 km/h. Off-road, VIKING is overwhelmingly superior to comparable amphibians, with cross-country ability akin to tracked vehicles. High maneuverability, turn-over resistance and endurance provide safety and comfort in remote or hazardous areas. With a curb weight of only 1.46 tonnes, riding on giant 1300x600x533 tires, VIKING’s exceptionally low ground pressure enables to “float” on soft snow surfaces and avoids damage to sensitive environments. VIKING has independent pneumatic front and rear wheel suspension with adjustable clearance and a tire air-pressure adjustment system operable from the cab while driving the vehicle. VIKING’s top speed on-road is 50 mph at 16.8 mpg; off-road at 11.8 mpg. On-road speed is limited by the tires (cost $700 each) which are rated to 50 mph. ATON IMPULSE is bringing out new custom tires rated to 62 mph, as well as bullet …
Wings of Russia: Helicopters. Aerial All-Road Vehicles. (Episode 13 of 18)
The references about helicopters’ prototypes reached us from the depth of centuries. In 4th century it was proposed by Chinese scientific Go Khun, in the 15th – by the great Leonardo da Vinci. The many-sided genius Mikhail Lomonosov also did not go around this theme. In 1754 he had built an “airfield machine” – actually a genuine small size helicopter. The vehicle, of course, didn’t rise into the air, but conducted experiments made it possible to draw conclusions, which determined the subsequent development of helicopter construction… Following helicopters are featuring in this film: KASKR, A-7, TsAGI-1-EA, TsAGI-5-EA, TsAGI-11-EA, “Omega”, “Omega-2″, G-3, B-5, B-9, B-10, B-11, “Sh”, Yak-100, Mi-1, Ka-8, Ka-10, Mi-4, Yak-24, Ka-15, Ka-18. – This is a documentary of “Wings of Russia” studio about history of development of Russian Aviation. It contains a lot of unique video footage. The documentary speaks about creation and development of fighters, bombers, helicopters, reconnaissance planes, hydro-planes, planes of civilian Aviation and also about sport and training Aviation, in the USSR and Russia.
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