Russian Buran Shuttle

Buran was the Soviet Union’s reusable space-orbiter program. Its first and only spaceflight took place in 1988 without a crew, launched by the Energia rocket. Although its external appearance invited comparison with the American Space Shuttle, important propulsion and system arrangements differed. The program did not develop into a routine operational fleet and was eventually cancelled. A Buran subject represents a real flown spacecraft, but not a long series of crewed missions or combat deployments.

The uncrewed flight demonstrated automatic orbital operations and landing. Energia was also conceived for missions beyond carrying the orbiter, so the Soviet launcher-and-spacecraft combination was not simply a direct copy of the American system.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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