Pisarenko VOP-1
Kacha Military Aviation School · Soviet Union · first flew 1923 · light aircraft
The VOP-1 was a single-seat low-powered sports aircraft designed by Viktor Osipovich Pisarenko. It was built in the workshops of the Kacha Military Aviation School.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat low-powered sports monoplane
- Low wing
- Single 35 hp Anzani engine
Look for a tiny single-seat low-wing monoplane with a 7.5 m span.
Specifications
- The Pisarenko VOP-1 has a length of 5 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 27 November 1923. It was powered by a 35 hp Anzani six-cylinder engine.
Variants
Only one aircraft was built.
Where you'll see it
It had a service ceiling of 1,200 m.
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