I mean in a way it worked pretty well for Russia. Otherwise we wouldn't have surreal pictures of Space Shuttles in dumps or clones of the Concorde even though i

I mean in a way it worked pretty well for Russia. Otherwise we wouldn't have surreal pictures of Space Shuttles in dumps or clones of the Concorde even though inferior still able to fly. It works and it's quick to do and catch up as a national pride item.