KHAI K-1
Kharkiv Aviation Institute · Soviet Union · first flew 1925 · transport aircraft
The K-1 was an early Soviet utility aircraft designed at the Kharkiv Aviation Institute, representing one of the first indigenous Soviet aircraft designs of the post-revolutionary period. It served as both a practical transport and a demonstration of Soviet aeronautical capability.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.72 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Early Soviet high-wing utility monoplane
- Braced parasol-wing configuration
- Open cockpit with fixed undercarriage
Identified by its parasol high-wing layout with prominent wing struts, fixed undercarriage, and the large span-to-fuselage ratio typical of early utility monoplanes.
Specifications
- The KHAI K-1 has a length of 10.72 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.76 m (55 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Designed and built at the Kharkiv Aviation Institute in the mid-1920s, the K-1 was part of the Soviet effort to establish a domestic aircraft industry. It was produced in small numbers and associated with the early Antonov production plant in its heritage.
Variants
No major production variants are recorded from this early prototype series.
Where you'll see it
Used in limited Soviet service for utility and training purposes in the late 1920s; significant primarily as an early milestone in Soviet aviation.
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