Antonov A-2
Antonov · Soviet Union · first flew 1936 · glider
The Antonov A-2 and related designs were a family of two-seat training gliders produced in the Soviet Union in the 1930s and 1940s. All were derived from the single-seat Antonov A-1 family.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Strut-braced tapered monoplane wing mounted parasol-fashion
- Conventional tail carried on a boom
- Fixed cockpit pod with pilot and instructor in tandem open cockpits
A primary glider with a strut-braced tapered wing above a fixed gondola seating two in tandem. The rear cockpit sits directly beneath the wing and is entered by a door on the port side.
Specifications
- The Antonov A-2 has a length of 5.8 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.8 m (45 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Like the A-1, the A-2 was a minimalist primary glider with a conventional tail on a boom and a strut-braced parasol monoplane wing. The two-seaters used the longer-span tapered wings developed for the soaring versions of the single-seat family.
Variants
The trainer versions were the U-s5 and U-s6, where "s" stands for serii, meaning series. Apart from the cockpit gondola, all components were interchangeable with the Ps-2.
Where you'll see it
At least 2,300 two-seaters had been built by 1937, and production together with the single-seaters exceeded 7,600 by that year.
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