Chyetverikov MDR-3
Chyetverikov · Soviet Union · first flew 1932 · transport aircraft
The MDR-3 was a long-range flying boat prototype designed and built in the USSR from 1931. It was an Arctic transport flying boat designed by Igor Chyetverikov.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 21.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Long-range flying boat with a high wing
- Four engines arranged in push-pull pairs
- Twin tail
Look for a large high-wing flying boat with four engines in push-pull pairs and a twin tail.
Specifications
- The Chyetverikov MDR-3 has a length of 21.9 m (72 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 32.2 m (106 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 6.
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History
The first flight was in January 1932. Two were built, powered by four BMW VI engines of 680 hp.
Variants
The MDR-3 became the basis of the Tupolev ANT-27, the MDR-4 and the MTB-1.
Where you'll see it
Two aircraft were built. The crew was six, with one machine gun in a nose mounting and one in a dorsal mounting.
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