Grigorovich M-15
Shchetinin · Russia · first flew 1916 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Grigorovich M-15, also designated ShCh M-15 or Shchetinin M-15, was a successful Russian World War I-era biplane flying boat. It was developed from the M-9 by Grigorovich.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Biplane flying boat
- Single pusher Hispano-Suiza 8A engine
- Crew of two
A biplane flying boat 8.4 metres long with an 11.9 metre wingspan. Its endurance was 5 hours 30 minutes.
Specifications
- The Grigorovich M-15 has a length of 8.4 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.9 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The M-15 was a smaller version of the M-9 intended to replace it. It first flew in May 1916 and was built in small numbers because of a shortage of the more powerful Hispano-Suiza engines.
Variants
The M-15 was a reconnaissance and skiplane powered by a 140 hp Hispano-Suiza 8A. The M-17 was the second prototype with a Clerget 9B engine, and the M-18 had a 200 hp Hispano-Suiza 8B.
Where you'll see it
After the summer of 1917 it was mostly used as a trainer. Two M-15s fell into Finnish hands during the Russian Civil War, and one was flown until 1919.
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