Anatra Anadis
Anatra · Russian Empire · first flew 1916 · fighter
The Anatra Anadis was a Russian two-seat biplane reconnaissance and fighter aircraft produced during World War I. It was one of several aircraft built by the Anatra company in Odessa for the Imperial Russian Air Service.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- WWI Russian biplane fighter-reconnaissance aircraft
- Tractor engine with twin-bay biplane wings
- Built by the Anatra factory in Odessa
Conventional WWI two-bay tractor biplane with a rounded nose cowling, typical of Russian-built aircraft of the period derived from French design influence.
Specifications
- The Anatra Anadis has a length of 7.75 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.4 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 153 km/h (95 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Anatra company in Odessa was one of the few Russian manufacturers producing military aircraft during WWI, and the Anadis was among their designs intended to replace foreign imports. First flown in 1916, the type saw limited service with the Imperial Russian Air Service on the Eastern Front. Production and operational records are incomplete due to the upheaval of the Russian Revolution.
Variants
The Anadis was one of several related Anatra designs including the Anasal and Anaде; variants differed principally in engine type and armament.
Where you'll see it
The Anadis served in small numbers with the Imperial Russian Air Service on the Eastern Front during 1916–1917 and is now of purely historical interest.
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