Kalinin K-9
KhAZ · Soviet Union · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Kalinin K-9 was a small Soviet light monoplane produced at the Kharkiv Aircraft Factory in 1930, continuing designer Konstantin Kalinin's use of elliptical wing planforms.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Small Soviet interwar monoplane
- Elliptical Kalinin wing planform on a light aircraft
- Single-engine high-wing design from Kharkiv
A small high-wing monoplane identifiable by the characteristic Kalinin elliptical wing tips; smaller and simpler than the transport-oriented K-3 or K-4.
Specifications
- The Kalinin K-9 has a length of 7.1 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.8 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
The K-9 was developed as a small utility and training aircraft, part of Kalinin's prolific interwar design output at KhAZ. Limited numbers were produced and it did not achieve widespread service.
Variants
No significant variants are documented for the K-9.
Where you'll see it
Used in small numbers by Soviet aviation organisations for utility and training duties.
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