The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-105, part of the Spiral program, was a crewed test vehicle to explore low-speed handling and landing. It was a visible result of a Soviet project to create an orbital spaceplane .

2023年1月11日 · The MiG-105 was a space plane that was originally earmarked to play a starring role in the Soviet’s aborted attempt to create an orbital launch system.

Atmospheric flight test version of the Spiral OS manned spaceplane. The 105-11 incorporated the airframe and some of the systems of the planned orbital version. AKA: Spiral EPOS. Status: Operational 1976. Thrust: 14.70 kN (3,305 lbf). Gross mass: 4,220 kg (9,300 lb). Unfuelled mass: 3,720 kg (8,200 lb). Height: 8.50 m (27.80 ft).

2023年3月2日 · The MiG-105 was a lifting-body spacecraft that lacked wings like conventional aircraft and rockets. Instead, it relied on the geometry of its fuselage to generate lift during atmospheric reentry. This design enhanced the spacecraft’s maneuverability and …

2024年8月12日 · The Soviet Union envisioned the MiG-105 as a versatile platform that could be used for orbital reconnaissance, satellite interception, and even as a potential space-based bomber.

Spiral MiG-105 Specifications: General characteristics. Crew: 1; Length: 10.6m (34 ft 9 in) Wingspan: 6.7m (21 ft 12 in) Wing area: 24m² (258ft²) Armament: None; Empty weight: 3,500 Kg (7,716 lb) Gross weight: 4,220 Kg (9,303 lb) Powerplant: 14.70 kN (3,305 lbf) Maximum speed: 800km/h (432 knots, 500 mph)

2017年11月27日 · The MiG-105 was built as a research aircraft in support of the Spiral, to demonstrate landings (made on skids) and low speed handling. It made its first subsonic free-flight in 1976, taking off under its own power from an old airstrip near Moscow.

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-105, part of the Spiral program, was a crewed test vehicle to explore low-speed handling and landing. It was a visible result of a Soviet project to create an orbital spaceplane. The MiG 105 was nicknamed "Lapot", for the shape of its nose.

MiG-105 is an experimental aircraft for orbital flights. A feature of the machine was also the fact that he was the manager of the pilot. This unit has been designed in the design office of Mikoyan during the active development of the program "Spiral".

Spacecraft: MiG 105-11, Spiral OS. Lozino-Lozinsky was selected as project manager. The Spiral system consisted of three main components: the GSR reusable hypersonic air-breathing launch aircraft; RB expendable two stage rocket; and the OS orbital spaceplane..