Who invented Taifun?

[tiyantiyan]

Taifun is a terrific (almost the best) rba so far.
So this question goes around my head all the time: who invented it originally???


Saw somewhere that it was invented in Germany, as the box says 'Made in Germany' too.

But the name 'taifun' sounds more like Chinese, and it could be invented by someone in China.

Any one has a clue?

 

[MrPlink]

Taifun is def German.

Proper pronunciation is closer to TIE FOON, and it should be no coincidence that it is the German word for TYPHOON.

Commonly assumed to be an Asian word and butchered as such, just like kayfun.

 

[tiyantiyan]

Taifun is def German.

Proper pronunciation is closer to TIE FOON, and it should be no coincidence that it is the German word for TYPHOON.

Commonly assumed to be an Asian word and butchered as such, just like kayfun.

What does kayfun mean in German?

 

[MrPlink]

I believe it to be a play on Taifun.
Kayf or Kaif in Russian is slang for high or rush. Keep in mind Kayfun was designed in Russia

 

[Kryyptyk]

So this question goes around my head all the time: who invented it originally??? Saw somewhere that it was invented in Germany, as the box says 'Made in Germany' too. But the name 'taifun' sounds more like Chinese, and it could be invented by someone in China.

The brand name is Taifun, which is the name of the company. They make models such as the GT. As MrPlink stated, it is a German company, pronounced "TYE-FOON", which is German for Typhoon.
The Taifun was also a muchly anticipated Nazi Anti-Aircraft rocket in WWII, but never made it into production due to developmental problems. The British developed a similar rocket to the Taifun, and used it quite successfully against the advancing Germans. The Russians also had a Taifun rocket in the 1960s, but it failed many field tests and was scrapped shortly afterward. As many of you know, a popular 'clone' of the Taifun/Kayfun style is the Rocket. Just another fun fact.