ANBO VIII
Karo Aviacijos Tiekimo Skyrius · Lithuania · first flew 1939 · bomber
The ANBO VIII was a Lithuanian bomber-reconnaissance monoplane designed by Antanas Gustaitis and built by Karo Aviacijos Tiekimo Skyrius. It was a low-wing monoplane with an enclosed two-seat tandem cockpit.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane with tailwheel landing gear
- Enclosed two-seat tandem cockpit
- Single Bristol Pegasus XVIII radial engine of 930 hp in the nose
A low-wing monoplane with tailwheel gear and a tandem cockpit under an enclosed canopy. A single Pegasus radial drives the propeller.
Specifications
- The ANBO VIII has a length of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.5 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 411 km/h (255 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The prototype first flew on 5 September 1939. It was still under testing when Lithuania was annexed by the Soviet Union.
Variants
The prototype was the only ANBO VIII built. It was powered by a 930 hp Bristol Pegasus XVIII radial engine.
Where you'll see it
The type never entered service. The prototype was removed by the Soviet authorities for testing.
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