Anatra V.I.
Anatra · Russian Empire · first flew 1916 · fighter
The Anatra V.I. was a single-seat fighter biplane produced by the Anatra factory in Odessa during World War I, representing Russia's effort to develop indigenous combat aircraft. Performance was modest compared to contemporary Western fighters.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- WWI-era Russian single-seat biplane fighter
- Rotary or inline engine in tractor configuration
- Fabric-covered wooden airframe typical of the period
A typical WWI-era biplane with equal-span wings, fabric-covered wooden construction, and tractor propeller — distinguished from other Russian types by its Anatra factory provenance.
Specifications
- The Anatra V.I. has a length of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.7 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Anatra company was one of Russia's principal aircraft manufacturers during WWI, producing both licence-built French designs and original types. The V.I. was an indigenous fighter design that saw limited development before the Revolution disrupted production.
Variants
No significant variants are documented; the type existed as a developmental prototype.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the Imperial Russian Air Service but did not enter large-scale production; the disruption of the 1917 Revolution ended further development.
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