Kharkiv KhAI-4
Kharkiv Aviation Institute · Soviet Union · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Kharkiv KhAI-4 was an experimental Soviet tailless aircraft tested in 1934.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, tail-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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Spot it by:
- Tailless layout
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single pusher engine
A tailless two-seat aircraft only 4.2 m long with a 12 m wingspan.
Specifications
- The Kharkiv KhAI-4 has a length of 4.2 m (14 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by P.G. Benning, A.A. Lazarev and A.A. Krol and first flew in October 1934. It was powered by a 125 hp Shvetsov M-11 five-cylinder radial engine.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
It made only three flights before being grounded as dangerous.
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