Grigorovich MRL-1
Grigorovich Design Bureau · Soviet Union · first flew 1925 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Grigorovich MRL-1 was a long-range reconnaissance flying boat designed by the Grigorovich Design Bureau for the Soviet Navy in the mid-1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane flying boat
- Single Liberty L-12 engine
- Span of 13.2 m
A biplane flying boat 10.6 m long carrying a crew of two and one or two machine guns.
Specifications
- The Grigorovich MRL-1 has a length of 10.6 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.2 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 2 June 1925.
Variants
Only one example of the type was built.
Where you'll see it
It was powered by a 400 hp Liberty L-12 V-12 engine, with a maximum speed of 185 km/h and an endurance of 5 hours.
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