Grigorovich I-1
Grigorovich Design Bureau · Soviet Union · first flew 1924 · fighter
The Grigorovich I-1 was a Soviet fighter prototype of the 1920s. It was the first land-based fighter developed by the Grigorovich Design Bureau, which had previously concentrated on water-borne aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.32 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane fighter
- Liberty L-12 V-12 engine of 400 hp
- Two 7.7 mm Vickers machine guns
A single-seat biplane fighter with a V-12 engine and a two-bladed propeller.
Specifications
- The Grigorovich I-1 has a length of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.8 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The I-1 first flew in January 1924. It was powered by a 400 hp Liberty L-12 V-12 water-cooled engine.
Variants
The I-1 led to the Grigorovich I-2.
Where you'll see it
Only one prototype was built.
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