Pete wrote:

"Ken Duffey" wrote


The main runway (VPP-4) at Ramenskoye - now called Zhukovski - near
Moscow, is 5403 m (17,726 ft) in length.

Width is 84m (276 ft). Depth is 85cm (33.5 in) - another runway - VPP-1 -
is 180cm (5ft 11in) thick!!!

Is that the design thickness, or the actual, finished construction
thickness...

Pete

Again, according to IAPR Vol 7..........

"In 1949 the thickness of concrete cover of some segments of the VPP-1 achieved
30-32 cm (11.8 - 12.6in)................

In 1986-1990 VPP-1 was rebuilt, changing its lateral section from concave to
convex. After years of reconstruction and modernisation, Zhukovskiy's runways
now boast an astonishing structure. For instance, 10 layers of concrete have
been laid on VPP-1 and in its central parts it is 180cm (5ft 11in) thick.

Today, two runways are used at Ramenskoye, VPP-1 and VPP-4. There are no weight
limitations and they can easily accomodate any aircraft in the worls - including
a space shuttle."

there is lots more - in fact a whole article with photos - and a great satellite
photos of the whole complex.

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Ken Duffey - Flanker Freak & Russian Aviation Enthusiast
Flankers Website - http://www.flankers.co.uk/
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