Gribovsky G-20
Vladislav Gribovsky · Soviet Union · first flew 1935 · light aircraft
The Gribovsky G-20 was an aerobatic trainer designed in the USSR in the mid-1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, elliptical |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Two-seat trainer
- Single tractor engine of 150 hp
Look for a small low-wing two-seat trainer with a single 150 hp engine.
Specifications
- The Gribovsky G-20 has a length of 6.3 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.7 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Vladislav Gribovsky and first flew in 1935.
Variants
Only one example was ever built.
Where you'll see it
It was re-engined in 1937 and used to train many aerobatic pilots.
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