Chyetverikov MDR-6
Chyetverikov · Soviet Union · first flew 1937 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Chyetverikov MDR-6 was a 1930s Soviet reconnaissance flying boat, the only successful aircraft designed by the bureau led by Igor Chyetverikov.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 15.73 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Flying boat with gull wings mounted high
- Twin tail fins
- Two Shvetsov M-63 radial engines
Look for a high-wing gull-wing flying boat with two radial engines and twin tail fins, 15.7 m long with a span of 19.4 m.
Specifications
- The Chyetverikov MDR-6 has a length of 15.73 m (52 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 19.4 m (64 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 360 km/h (224 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It first flew in July 1937 and entered service in 1941. It was produced from 1939 to 1945.
Variants
It was the one production type of the Chyetverikov bureau.
Where you'll see it
Twenty-seven were built, and Soviet Naval Aviation was the main user. It was retired in 1942.
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