The TU-22, first supersonic b***er(can’t say it because of AutoMods) to enter production in the Soviet Union, a common problem was that the cockpit overheated so they used a large evaporator to cool it, that coolant was 40% ethanol and 60% distilled water… so vodka, the coolant was vodka.

    by ISHIMURA_MJD

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    1. Tubthumper205 on

      First supersonic long distance air to ground heavy ordinance delivery system?

      Like uber, but for tyrants.

    2. duncanslaugh on

      Flying loose and dangerous. 😄

      I refuse to hate the Russian people despite Putin. We all know how these war games pit the common people against each other. Comrades once comrades always!

    3. Comrade Supply Sergeant: I have ordered 10000 litres of cockpit coolant.

      Comrade Gate Guard: You are authorized to proceed with the 7500 litres of cockpit coolant.

      Comrade Supply Driver: Confirmed, we have delivered 5000 litres of cockpit coolant.

      Comrade Supply Corporal: Confirmed, we have shelved the 3000 litres of cockpit coolant.

      Comrade Ground Crew Chief: I have seen the 1000 litres of cockpit coolant and we will supply the planes.

      Comrade Ground Crew Grunt: Here is your half litre of cockpit coolant, Comrade Pilot.

    4. It’s Russian design, who would expect anything else other than vodka to be used as a coolant. Brilliant idea!

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