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Russian Aviation 1917
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 The Anatra D, DS, and DSS were almost identical. Most of the differences between the aircraft were in the powerplant. Radiators were installed on the sides of the Plywood covered fuselage or under the nose section. In February 1917 a few of the Anatra DSS with more powerful engine and some design changes were built. This variant was slightly faster than the previously produced model. |
Anatra-DSS Type: reconnaissance Year: 1917 Engines: 160hp Salmson Length: 95m Wingspan: 3m Empty weight: 808kg Loaded weight: 1164kg Loaded weight: 1160kg Speed: 153km/h Ceiling: 4400m Endurance: 3.0h Crew: 2 Armament: 2 machineguns |
After test flights in 1916, the Anatra VKh was rebuilt using fuselages from the Anasal. It was powered by the more powerful by 140hp Salmson enginess. It was concluded that aircraft could be used as a light bomber. Fifty were ordered to compensate supply shortages of the "Ilya Mouromets". The order was signed November 3, 1917, but it was never completely filled. |
Anadwa Salmson Year: 1917 Function: light bomber Crew: 6 Engines: 2 - 140hp Salmson Length: 8.1m Wingspan: 19.1m Wing area: 62.0m2 Empty weight: 1280kg Loaded weight: 1300kg Wing load: 31.2kg/m2 Power load: 6.9kg/hp Maximum Speed: 140km/h Ceiling: 4000m Endurance: 3.0h Payload: 650kg |
 The Torpedo was a two-seat fighter with a wooden monocoque fuselage. It was the first such aircraft built in Russia. The aircraft had very clean lines, it's engine was completely covered with a cowling and the propeller was fitted with a large spinner. The design proved to be unsuccessful because the split wing resulted in increased drag and a loss of lift. One plane was built at the Anatra factory in February 1917, and was flown on March 6-20 in Odessa. The aircraft flew well, but it was underpowered.This aircraft was used later as a trainer. |
Torpedo, Olkhovskij Nation: Russia Type fighter Year 1917 Crew 2 Engine: 110hp Le Rhône 9J Ceiling 5000m |
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