Antonov A-15
Antonov · Soviet Union · first flew 1960 · glider
The Antonov A-15 is a Soviet mid-wing, V-tailed, single-seat FAI Open Class glider designed by Oleg Antonov.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Mid-wing glider of 17 m span and aspect ratio 24
- V-tail
- Retractable monowheel undercarriage
A long-span aluminium glider with a V-tail, carrying 50 kg of water ballast.
Specifications
- The Antonov A-15 has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17 m (56 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The A-15 was a follow-on design based on experience gained with the A-11 and A-13 gliders. It first flew on 26 March 1960. It is made from aluminium and uses a NACA 64-618 airfoil at the wing root, transitioning to NACA 64-616 at the tip.
Variants
There were no variants.
Where you'll see it
A total of 350 were built. It quickly proved its worth as a record-setter, including a world goal distance record of 714.023 km flown in June 1960. One was still registered with the US Federal Aviation Administration in August 2011.
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