Shchetinin M-16
Shchetinin · Russia · first flew 1916 · fighter
The Shchetinin M-16 was a World War I Russian biplane flying boat designed for coastal patrol and fighter duties, built by the Shchetinin factory in St. Petersburg. It featured a pusher engine arrangement to free the nose for armament.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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- WWI Russian pusher flying boat fighter
- Twin-boom tail with central pusher engine
- Biplane hull-based flying boat for coastal patrol
A biplane flying boat with the pusher engine mounted between the wings on struts, twin tail booms, and a boat hull — typical of WWI Russian naval aviation designs from Shchetinin.
Specifications
- The Shchetinin M-16 has a length of 8.6 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18 m (59 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Shchetinin factory (RBVZ) was a principal producer of flying boats for the Imperial Russian Navy during WWI. The M-16 was one of several M-series biplane flying boats produced for Black Sea and Baltic Sea patrol and fighter duties. Russian naval aviation used these types extensively against German and Turkish naval forces.
Variants
The M-series included numerous variants from M-1 through M-20s; the M-16 was a mid-series development.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Imperial Russian Navy in the Black Sea and Baltic theatres during World War I.
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