ANBO VI
Karo Aviacijos Tiekimo Skyrius · Lithuania · first flew 1933 · light aircraft
The ANBO VI was a parasol-wing monoplane designed for the Lithuanian Army as a trainer in 1933, based on the ANBO III.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Revised and widened landing gear compared with the ANBO III
- Radial engine driving the propeller
It was designed by Antanas Gustaitis and carried a pilot and an instructor.
Specifications
- The ANBO VI has a length of 7.25 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.35 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 205 km/h (127 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Compared with its prototype it had revised and widened landing gear and a more powerful engine. The first aircraft flew on 30 June 1933.
Variants
The first two aircraft had Curtiss R-600 Challenger engines, which proved unreliable. The second batch used the older, less powerful Armstrong Siddeley Genet Major IV.
Where you'll see it
Four were built. The Lithuanian Air Force used them for pilot training, reconnaissance, photography and target towing, and two survived until the Soviet occupation of 1940.
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