Kalinin K-3
KhAZ · Soviet Union · first flew 1926 · transport aircraft
The Kalinin K-3 was an early Soviet passenger transport monoplane designed by Konstantin Kalinin and built at the Kharkiv Aircraft Factory (KhAZ). It featured the elliptical wing planform that became a hallmark of Kalinin's designs.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Early Soviet monoplane airliner from the 1920s
- Elliptical wing planform characteristic of Kalinin designs
- Single-engine high-wing passenger transport
Recognised by its high-wing monoplane configuration with distinctive elliptical wing tips, single nose-mounted piston engine, and enclosed passenger cabin.
Specifications
- The Kalinin K-3 has a length of 11.25 m (37 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.76 m (55 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 170 km/h (106 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 crew, up to 4 passengers.
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History
Designed in the mid-1920s, the K-3 was one of Kalinin's first successful designs and helped establish Soviet domestic air transport on routes operated by Dobrolet. It demonstrated that Soviet designers could produce competitive transport aircraft.
Variants
The K-3 was followed by the more capable K-4 and subsequent Kalinin designs; no major sub-variants of the K-3 itself are documented.
Where you'll see it
Operated by Dobrolet, the early Soviet state airline, on internal Soviet routes in the late 1920s.
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