Antonov A-11
Antonov · Soviet Union · first flew 1958 · glider
The Antonov A-11 is a single-seat, high-performance, all-metal sailplane built in the Soviet Union in the late 1950s. About 150 were produced.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Metal pod-and-boom fuselage with a 90 degree V-tail |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Mid-wing cantilever monoplane with straight tapered wings and curved tips
- Metal pod-and-boom fuselage with a 90 degree V-tail
- Three-piece canopy running smoothly from the nose without a stepped windscreen
The wing has a single spar with a metal-skinned leading edge and fabric covering aft, with slotted ailerons that can droop as flaps. It has a retractable monowheel.
Specifications
- The Antonov A-11 has a length of 6 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.5 m (54 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 350 km/h (217 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was Antonov's first sailplane without a wooden frame. It first flew on 12 May 1958.
Variants
There were no variants.
Where you'll see it
It was approved for aerobatics, spins and cloud flying. Examples are on display at the Central Air Force Museum at Monino and at Panevėžys airfield.
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