Grigorovich SUVP
Krasny Letchik · Soviet Union · first flew 1925 · airliner
The SUVP was a high-wing passenger aircraft designed by Dmitry Pavlovich Grigorovich. It carried three passengers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Fuselage of metal tubing with fabric skin and wooden wings |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing passenger aircraft
- Fuselage of metal tubing with fabric skin and wooden wings
- Single Bristol Lucifer three-cylinder radial engine
A high-wing passenger aircraft powered by a 100 hp Bristol Lucifer three-cylinder radial. The span is 13.7 m and the length 8.4 m.
Specifications
- The Grigorovich SUVP has a length of 8.4 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.7 m (45 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 139 km/h (86 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was built in 1925 at the Krasny Letchik factory in Russia, ordered by Ukrvozdukhput. Its fuselage was metal tubing with a fabric skin, and the wings were wooden.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The SUVP saw service with Ukrainian airlines.
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