ANBO I
Karo Aviacijos Tiekimo Skyrius · Lithuania · first flew 1925 · light aircraft
The ANBO I was a single-seat aircraft developed in Lithuania, proposed as a trainer for the Lithuanian Army. It was designed by Antanas Gustaitis.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Fabric-covered welded steel tube fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing braced monoplane of conventional tailwheel configuration
- Single-seat trainer powered by a 3-cylinder Anzani radial
- Fabric-covered welded steel tube fuselage
It is a low-wing braced monoplane of conventional tailwheel configuration, with a wooden two-spar fabric-covered wing and a 40 hp Anzani three-cylinder radial.
Specifications
- The ANBO I has a length of 5.75 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 142 km/h (88 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The first flight took place on 14 July 1925. Ten years later the aircraft was sold to the Lithuanian Aviation Museum in Kaunas.
Variants
Only one was built. It was developed into the ANBO II.
Where you'll see it
It was retired in 1935 and is exhibited today at the Lithuanian Aviation Museum in Kaunas.
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