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PHASE II - PROJECT 8721
Source 079:
The Soviet version of the stealth bomber aircraft was devoid
of a "fuel filtering system" as described for the US version; nor
did the Soviet aircraft have an (electronic) jamming system.
The
Soviet aircraft was darker in color, had a picture taking
ability, but did not engage in as many flights. The Soviet
aircraft was designed from an "older system"; its light scanner
appeared to criss-cross rather than scan a spectrum in an
encompassing manner.
Source 003:
The Soviet design slopes up from the tail to the nose and
provides a "flat, squished, appearance." The paint texture is
rough "matte" and dark grey-brown, and somewhat grey green in
color.
The body of the aircraft flares out, seeps and curves
back;
the leading edges are perceptibly rounded.
There is an
iris-type apparatus that opens and closes at the rear of the twin
engines.
A micro-processor helps fly the aircraft along with
other sophisticated equipment that provides data related to
countermeasures such as frequencies and radiation patterns.
The
the aerodynamic criticality of the aircraft is dependent upon the
slant of the wings having the capability of moving forward and
downward.
In a subsequent session, Source 003 indicated a
notable absence of quide wires; controls were electronically
operated via a system that reminded source of an electric eye.
Source 011:
Source does not admit to the existence of a Soviet prototype
except for the existence of a scaled model being used in a test
phase.
The Soviet model has a flat and wide body with a leading
edge that starts from the nose of the aircraft.
It is propelled
by two engines and makes use of a liquid gas under pressure that
allow it to function out of the atmosphere.
The Soviet space
program (agencies related thereto)
are responsible for the design
and development of the aircraft.
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