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FS2004/FSX Myasishchev 3M-T 'Atlant' (atlas)
In the mid 1970's the USA began the development of a re-usable space
transport system that soon became universally known as the Space
Shuttle. The Soviet Union responded by launching the development of a
similar system, known to generally as the 'BURAN' (SnowStorm). To
transport the components of the Space orbiter and Energia ultra-heavy
multipurpose space rocket modules to the Baikonur, Kazakhstan launch
site, the Myasishchev OKB proposed using the 3M bomber as a
transport\carrier. Engineering changes to the 3 'Bison-B tankers
selected for conversion to transports included a 7 meter up-swept
fuselage extension, twin end plate square vertical stabilizers, and
strengthened out-rigger struts. The heaviest payload carried by the VM-T
transports was the 'Buran' orbiter shuttle itself, weighting in excess
of 100,000 lbs. Including a 50 ton fuel load, this constituted a max
take-off weigh for the VM-T of over 410,000lb. Aircraft model by Brett
Hoskins. Textures with many thanks by Mike Mahat
    

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