Kalinin K-10
Kalinin · Soviet Union · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The Kalinin K-10 was a monoplane designed by Konstantin Alekseevich Kalinin to perform liaison, training and agricultural tasks.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.03 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing monoplane with folding wings
- Fixed undercarriage
- Tandem controls
A two-seat monoplane with folding wings and a fixed undercarriage, 7.03 m long on a 10.7 m span.
Specifications
- The Kalinin K-10 has a length of 7.03 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.7 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was characterised by tandem controls, a fixed undercarriage and folding wings to make storage easier. It flew for the first time in September 1932 and was powered by a Shvetsov M-11 five-cylinder air-cooled radial.
Variants
Only one aircraft of this type was built.
Where you'll see it
It never entered mass production.
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