Anatra Anade
Anatra · Russian Empire · first flew 1915 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Anatra Anade (Anasal in later form) was a two-seat reconnaissance and light bomber biplane produced in Russia during World War One, one of the few significant aircraft types manufactured in the Russian Empire.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Russian Imperial two-seat reconnaissance biplane
- Built by Anatra factory in Odessa
- Rotary engine with pusher or tractor configuration variants
Conventional equal-span two-bay biplane typical of its era, distinguished by its Odessa origins and relatively heavy construction; similar in layout to French contemporaries but with distinctly Russian manufacturing characteristics.
Specifications
- The Anatra Anade has a length of 8.1 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.4 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Anatra factory in Odessa was one of Russia's few aircraft manufacturers; the Anade (a contraction of Anatra-Dekaville after the Anzani engine) entered service in 1916 and saw widespread use on the Eastern Front. Approximately 170 were built before the factory closed following the Revolution.
Variants
Anade (Anasal) with Salmson radial engine; Anatra DS (Anasal) with tractor layout; the DS variant was faster and more capable.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Imperial Russian Air Service on the Eastern Front from 1916 until the Russian Revolution disrupted operations; some examples were later used by various factions in the Russian Civil War.
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