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Highest production of military jet aircraft

It is estimated that over 11,000 Russian MIG-21 ‘Fishbed’ jet fighters have been produced since the first prototype flew in 1955, making it the most common jet-powered military aircraft ever, and the military aircraft produced in the greatest numbers in the post-WWII era. The aircraft has been produced in over 30 different variants and has seen service with around 50 air forces around the world. While the Russian MiG 21 Fishbed is the most widely produced jet fighter in the world (around 11,000), the US Continue reading →

Highest weekly newspaper circulation

The weekly newspaper with the highest circulation is Argumenty i Fakty, founded in 1978 in Moscow, Russia, which attained a circulation of 33,431,100 in May 1990, with an estimated readership of over 100 million. Argumenty i Fakty, founded in 1978, is a Russian newspaper publisher controlled by Promsvyabank. It also operates in magazine publishing and advertising services and provides online versions of its publications. Current circulation: 2,750,000 (NCS, February 2008).

Largest aircraft carrying cruiser

Aircraft carrying cruisers are the results of attempts to create ‘all round’ warships, capable of ship-to-ship combat as well as carrying aircraft. The largest of these is the Russian Navy’s Admiral Kuznetsov, commissioned in 1990. It measures 302.3 m long with a beam of 72.3 m and displacement of 58,600 tonnes with a maximum load. It has 12 Granit anti-ship missiles, 192 3K95 Kinzhal surface-to-air missiles, an anti-submarine rocket launcher, as well as defensive anti-air guns. It can carry 12 SU-33 ad 5 SU-25 fighters, Continue reading →

Largest aircraft, biplane (present day)

Although not the largest biplanes ever, the biggest double-wing aircraft currently in common use is the Antonov An-2 / An-3, which has a wingspan of 18.8 m (61 ft 7 in) and a maximum take-off weight of 5,800 kg (12,790 lb). It has a 12-person capacity in typical configuration and was first manufactured in 1947. In addition to hundreds in private ownership, it remains in service with more than 20 air forces around the world.

Largest amphibious aircraft (current)

The Russian Beriev A-40 ‘Albatross’ aircraft, which is capable of taking off and landing on both land and water, has a maximum takeoff weight of 86 tonnes (189,600 lb), a wingspan of 42.5 m (139 ft) and is 45.7 m (150 ft) long. It is powered by two turbojet engines with 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) of thrust each. The multi-purpose aircraft can be used for search and rescue, cargo and passenger transport, maritime patrol and military applications. The Beriev A-40 Albatros is the largest jet-engined, Continue reading →

Largest bachata dance

The largest bachata dance involved 325 couples (650 people) and was achieved by Buena Vista Social Dance Club (Russia) at Lenin Stadium in Khabarovsk, Russia, on 30 June 2012. The record attempt formed part of the Youth Day celebrations in Khabarovsk. All 325 couples danced for 10 minutes 18 seconds to live music, performed by Cuban singer “Mr Tito” (Ramon Barrios).

Largest bowl of porridge

The largest bowl of porridge weighs 865 kg (1,905 lb 5 oz) and was achieved by OOO “Tula ProduKt” in association with “SuperSpa” (both Russia) in Tula, Russia, on 10 September 2011. The record attempt was dedicated to the 865th anniversary of the founding of the City of Tula. The porridge was cooked in a giant pot, 1.69 m (5 ft 6.48 in) in diameter and 0.9 m (2 ft 11.4 in) in depth. The porridge was cooked on an open fire oven using birch Continue reading →

Largest centrifuge

The world’s largest centrifuge is the TsF-18 Centrifuge at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre, Star City, Russia. It has a rotating arm 18 m (59 ft) in length and can simulate up to 30 g with a payload mass of 350 kg (770 lb).