Polikarpov MP
Polikarpov · Soviet Union · first flew 1943 · transport aircraft
The Polikarpov MP (Motoplanior, a motor glider) was a Soviet transport aircraft developed by Polikarpov during the Second World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane
- Two radial engines
- Wingspan of 20 m
It is a high-wing aircraft powered by two 145 hp Shvetsov M-11F five-cylinder radial engines.
Specifications
- The Polikarpov MP has a length of 13.5 m (44 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 20 m (66 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 172 km/h (107 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Polikarpov BDP-2 and first flew in 1943.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
It was designed to carry 20 troops and had ports for seven light infantry machine guns.
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