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| − | Names for [[Soviet]] fighter [[plane]]s all started with F, like "Fishbed" for the | + | Names for [[Soviet]] fighter [[plane]]s all started with F, like "Fishbed" for the [[MiG-21]] series. [http://www.designation-systems.net/non-us/soviet.html#_Listings_Aircraft] |
Names for Soviet [[bomber]]s started with B, such as "Blinder", "Badger", and "Backfire". | Names for Soviet [[bomber]]s started with B, such as "Blinder", "Badger", and "Backfire". | ||
A two [[syllable]] codename was used for [[jet]] aircraft, such as "Badger" or "Bison", while a one syllable name meant a piston-engine or turboprop aircraft, such as the Tu-95 "Bear". | A two [[syllable]] codename was used for [[jet]] aircraft, such as "Badger" or "Bison", while a one syllable name meant a piston-engine or turboprop aircraft, such as the Tu-95 "Bear". | ||
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Revision as of 21:42, December 29, 2008
Names for Soviet fighter planes all started with F, like "Fishbed" for the MiG-21 series. [1]
Names for Soviet bombers started with B, such as "Blinder", "Badger", and "Backfire".
A two syllable codename was used for jet aircraft, such as "Badger" or "Bison", while a one syllable name meant a piston-engine or turboprop aircraft, such as the Tu-95 "Bear".