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− | * The item's name and description refer to the [[w:Tupolev SB|Tupolev ANT-40]], a Soviet bomber often affectionately nicknamed "Katyusha" (Catherine) due to its excellent performance in the Spanish Civil War. | + | * The item's name and description refer to the [[w:Tupolev SB|Tupolev ANT-40]], a Soviet bomber often affectionately nicknamed "Katyusha" (a diminutive from the female name Catherine) due to its excellent performance in the Spanish Civil War. |
* The name "Katyusha" is foremostly associated with [[w:Katyusha rocket launcher|BM-13]], a Soviet rocket artillery vehicle of WW2 era. | * The name "Katyusha" is foremostly associated with [[w:Katyusha rocket launcher|BM-13]], a Soviet rocket artillery vehicle of WW2 era. | ||
Revision as of 14:16, 27 July 2013
“ | Heavy is flying! Is greatest day of Heavy's life!
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— The Heavy on being a pilot
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The Katyusha is a community-created hat for the Heavy. It is similar to the sort of headgear that Russian pilot/tanker operators would wear, made to protect the wearer from the cold weather of Russian winters.
The Katyusha was contributed to the Steam Workshop.
Painted variants
Main article: Paint Can
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Update history
- The Katyusha was added to the game.
Trivia
- The item's name and description refer to the Tupolev ANT-40, a Soviet bomber often affectionately nicknamed "Katyusha" (a diminutive from the female name Catherine) due to its excellent performance in the Spanish Civil War.
- The name "Katyusha" is foremostly associated with BM-13, a Soviet rocket artillery vehicle of WW2 era.
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