A little something that showed up in a recent game session of Hollow Earth Expedition.
Putilov “Stalin” Stal-2
This strange aircraft is based on plans stolen from the American project to reverse engineer a Vril flying saucer recovered by the Los Angeles mission to the Hollow Earth. Putilov group created the Stal-2 (Steel-2) — a small flying saucer that uses contra-rotating blades around the circumference to provide lift. The craft is extremely nimble but has problems with arresting fast descents. It takes lots of practice to learn how to fly well, and only a few of these have gotten out into the field. None, so far, have survived testing or use in the wild.
It is armed with a pair of 20mm cannons facing forward that are controlled by the co-pilot/gunner. The craft features a pressurized cabin and can achieve high altitudes.
SIZE: 4 DEF: 6 STR: 10 SPD: 150 CEIL: 21,000 RNG: 300 HAN: +2 CREW: 2 PASS: n/a; Twin 20mm cannons: Sze: 0 Dam: 8L Rng: 500’ Cap: 150 Rate; A
22 October, 2018 at 13:00
Very cool vehicle! Could I share this on my blog? Of course, credit would be given!
22 October, 2018 at 14:54
It is cool how so many people will say there are flying saucers and aliens, but it is a misinterpretation.
24 October, 2018 at 19:24
Neat! Shouldn’t the cannons be 23mm instead of 20mm?
25 October, 2018 at 18:40
At this period, Soviet aircraft were using 7.62mm MGs or 20mm cannon. 23mm was rare.