Gribovsky G-8
Vladislav Gribovsky · Soviet Union · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Gribovsky G-8 was a Soviet light training monoplane of the early 1930s, one of a series of small aircraft designed by Vladislav Gribovsky for basic flight training.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Small Soviet light training aircraft of the early 1930s
- Single-engine high-wing monoplane of fabric and wood construction
- Designed by Vladislav Gribovsky as part of a series of light aircraft
A very small high-wing monoplane with an open cockpit, fabric-covered wooden construction, and fixed undercarriage, typical of Soviet light aircraft of the period.
Specifications
- The Gribovsky G-8 has a length of 5 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
First flown in 1931, the G-8 was part of Gribovsky's extensive series of light aircraft designs produced for Soviet aeroclub and military training use during the 1930s.
Variants
A small number of examples were built; Gribovsky produced many numbered variants in his G-series, each differing in minor respects.
Where you'll see it
Used by Soviet aeroclubs for basic pilot training in the 1930s.
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