ANBO II
Karo Aviacijos Tiekimo Skyrius · Lithuania · first flew 1927 · light aircraft
The ANBO II was a parasol-wing monoplane aircraft built in Lithuania in 1927 as a pilot trainer for the Army. It was the first Lithuanian trainer aircraft of its own design.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Two seats for pilot and instructor
- Single Walter NZ 60 engine
Look for a small two-seat parasol-wing monoplane trainer with a single engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The ANBO II has a length of 6.75 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.72 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 27 November 1927. It was re-equipped with a more powerful engine for the Aero Club of Lithuania in 1931 and written off after a crash in 1934.
Variants
It was not produced in series, yet served as a prototype for the later ANBO-III and ANBO-V/51 trainers developed by Antanas Gustaitis. A full-size flying replica was restored in 2012-2016.
Where you'll see it
It was operated by the Lithuanian Air Force and the Aero Club of Lithuania.
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