Is-24 Heavy Tank
A heavy tank developed by the Soviet Union after World War II, intended as a successor to the IS-3, but never reached production.
Is-10 Heavy Tank
A heavy tank developed by the Soviet Union after World War II, intended as a successor to the IS-3, but never reached production.
Is-8 Heavy Tank
A heavy tank developed by the Soviet Union after World War II, intended as a successor to the IS-3, but never reached production.
Iron Curtain
A metaphorical barrier separating communist Eastern Europe from the West after World War II. It symbolized the ideological and political division between the two blocs, limiting travel and communication between them.
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
A long-range ballistic missile capable of traveling across continents, delivering nuclear warheads. While not used during World War II, the development of ICBMs after the war significantly changed the strategic landscape and fueled the Cold War arms race.
Il-76 Candid
A Soviet-designed, four-engine turbofan transport aircraft introduced in the 1970s. It served as the primary heavy transport aircraft for the Soviet Air Force and remains in service with many air forces around the world.
Il-86
A Soviet-designed, four-engine wide-body jet airliner introduced in the 1980s. It was primarily used by Aeroflot for domestic flights, known for its high passenger capacity.
Il-78 Midas
A Soviet-designed, four-engine turbofan aerial refueling tanker aircraft. It is a modified version of the Il-76 and is used by the Russian Air Force and other air forces for aerial refueling operations.
Il-38 May
A Soviet-designed, turboprop-powered maritime patrol aircraft introduced in the 1960s. It served as a primary maritime patrol aircraft for the Soviet Navy, equipped with radar and sonar for submarine detection.
Il-40
A Soviet-designed, turboprop-powered electronic warfare aircraft introduced in the 1970s. It was used by the Soviet Air Force for electronic countermeasures and jamming operations.