Adaridi AD 3
Adaridi · Finland · first flew 1924 · light aircraft
The Adaridi AD 3 was a wooden high-wing aircraft with a low-powered engine, designed by the Russian engineer Boris Adaridin, who lived in Finland.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane of wooden construction
- Single tractor three-cylinder radial engine
- Single-seat cockpit
It is a high-wing monoplane 5.3 m long with an 11.6 m span, powered by a 3-cylinder Salmson AD.3 radial.
Specifications
- The Adaridi AD 3 has a length of 5.3 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.6 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 106 km/h (66 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Finnish Air Force ordered one in 1923 and the maiden flight was on 17 April 1924. The aircraft was never meant to become a military aircraft and was an exercise in building an aircraft.
Variants
Only one was built, and it was not given an official designation code.
Where you'll see it
It was stationed at Utti air force base from the summer of 1924 until 1931 and was very rarely flown. Emil Thuy described its flying qualities as mediocre.
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