Did you know? Why do Soviet/Russian aircraft have their cockpits painted in turquoise? Most military cockpits in crafts built by countries whose militaries are familiar to us are drab-er colours — grays, olives, slates, black, but Russians painted their aircraft turquoise. The color chosen by Soviet designers helps to reduce stress and maintain a pilot’s effectiveness on long missions. While the Soviets were not the only country (or manufacturer) to use this color, they have used it for s...
