Do-it-yourself inertial supercharging

Everyone knows (if not, then everything will happen now) that cars with internal combustion engines can be naturally aspirated and turbocharged. The latter, with the same parameters as the former, are capable of delivering significantly more power. And all thanks to the air blower - the turbine. But there is still inertial supercharging without participation...

ETN-142 - a strange and very rare Soviet tractor

There were many unusual developments in the USSR, and today we will consider one of them. ETN-142 is a dredging excavator designed in Kyiv, but produced at...

12 Jan 2022

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The most famous military helicopters in the world - they are better than drones!

Helicopters in the armies of different countries began to be massively used in the second half of the twentieth century. Most of the formidable combat and transport vehicles were in the Soviet ...

12 Jan 2022

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An-225 "Mriya" - a flying giant that broke 110 records

The model was made in 1988 in one copy. Initially, it was intended to transport the Buran reusable space module. Collected on...

12 Jan 2022

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The "old man" GAZ-69 on the off-road gave odds to UAZs and other off-road vehicles!

GAZ-69 is an old army off-road vehicle produced from 1953 to 1973. Despite his age and Soviet origin (and most likely...

12 Jan 2022

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Cadillac Escalade - luxury SUV

If you still think that an SUV cannot be premium and comfortable, the Cadillac Escalade is ready to dissuade you from this. Truly huge...

12 Jan 2022

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Instead of repairs, the VAZ-2101 was restored to its factory condition - the owners did not expect it!

Rear-wheel drive VAZ cars are considered classics and there are still many of them traveling on Russian roads. True, this is more and more VAZ-2104/07. Old Gigs, like...

11 Jan 2022

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BT361A 01 "Tyumen" - a mighty all-terrain vehicle based on K-701

The Kirovets tractor is familiar to many, but the all-terrain vehicle developed on its basis in the late 70s of the last century was seen by only a few. In 1978, representatives of the gas...

10 Jan 2022

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Mi-12 - a helicopter that set records that have not been broken to this day

There were many unusual developments in the USSR that amaze the imagination even now. Today we will look at one of these examples - the real colossus of the Mi-12. Most...

10 Jan 2022

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BMW E34 and Mercedes W124 - two legendary cars of the early 1990s

In the 90s, when the Soviet Union had just collapsed, the first foreign cars began to appear on the streets of cities. Opel Cadet and Ford Escort then seemed to be something ...

10 Jan 2022

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Found a VAZ-2102, ideally - it was once the dream of a Soviet summer resident!

A car in the USSR was clearly considered a luxury. Almost anyone could buy it, even without their own savings. Saved by relatives and colleagues at work - ...

10 Jan 2022

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Takeoff into the Sky - Archeopteryx Glider Review

Almost everyone in childhood dreamed of running up and taking off, and then soaring in the sky to enjoy the landscapes from a bird's eye view. This inspired...

9 Jan 2022

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VAZ 2108 - from trash into a new life

If the car is old, this does not mean that you can’t make “candy” out of it. Even if it is a VAZ 2108 almost killed in the trash, which is barely on the move. Of course you have to...

9 Jan 2022

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VVA-14 - a unique Soviet vertical takeoff aircraft

Today you will not surprise anyone with a vertical take-off aircraft. Did you know that similar equipment was built in the USSR in the early 70s of the last century?...

9 Jan 2022

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Lexus ES 2022 - Toyota Camry's chances are decreasing, or not?

Are you planning to buy a Toyota Camry from the showroom? Take your time in your decision, because a good alternative has appeared on sale in the form of the Lexus ES 2022. This...

8 Jan 2022

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Infinity QX55 Test Drive - Like FX, But Better?

More recently, Infinity introduced its QX55 crossover, which, according to the manufacturer, is a full-fledged successor to the popular FX model. How...

7 Jan 2022

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People's car from the 90s - Volkswagen Golf 2

At the very beginning of the 1990s, when the Soviet Union still existed, a foreign car on the road was perceived as a miracle. This situation persisted almost until the middle ...

7 Jan 2022

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution - Japanese sports car with a nondescript appearance

Mitsubishi Lancer cars have been produced since 1983. This is a popular and inexpensive car that can be seen in any country. But even in this nondescript body ...

6 Jan 2022

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Nissan Skyline GTR is one of the best sports cars for street racing

Japanese manufacturers in the late 1980s produced many cars in the coupe body. Of course, they can only be called sports cars with a stretch, but they cost ...

6 Jan 2022

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Crossover Genesis GV70 - test drive of the top model

When the Korean brand promised that the Genesis GV70 would compete with the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC, the public doubted such...

6 Jan 2022

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The lightest hang glider in the world from the designer MiG-29

This unusual aircraft combines the latest developments in the field of hang gliders and motorized paragliders. With the advent of carbon fabrication technology...

5 Jan 2022

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The largest serial tractor on wheels in Russia - Kirovets K-744

Do you think that the era of huge wheeled tractors has sunk into oblivion along with the Soviet Union? Do you think that the real Kirovets is the K-700, and nothing else ...

5 Jan 2022

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11 prepared SUVs in the mud - from Jeep to Buggy to Land Cruiser

There are many off-road vehicles, but the production model is not capable of overcoming prepared tracks. The fact is that offroad lovers are specifically trying ...

4 Jan 2022

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A rare motorcycle Izh-9 in perfect condition - did you know about such a model?

What images arise in your head with the phrase "Izh motorcycle"? Right before my eyes looms the red "Izhak" of the Planet / Jupiter-5 model. My grandfather had one in...

4 Jan 2022

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Helicopter "Mikron" - a promising Russian development

If you are even a little interested in the topic of small aircraft, watch the video from the deltaangar channel, which talks about an interesting helicopter. With a weight in...

3 Jan 2022

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