Polikarpov R-Z
Polikarpov · Soviet Union · first flew 1935 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Polikarpov R-Z was a Soviet reconnaissance and light bomber aircraft of the 1930s, a revised version of the R-5.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.72 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat single-engine biplane
- Mikulin AM-34 engine in the nose
- Span of 15.45 m
A two-seat single-engine biplane derived from the R-5.
Specifications
- The Polikarpov R-Z has a length of 9.72 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.45 m (51 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 316 km/h (196 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in January 1935 and entered service the same year.
Variants
It was built in large numbers between 1935 and 1937.
Where you'll see it
It was used in combat during the Spanish Civil War, the Winter War and the Battle of Khalkhin Gol.
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- Polikarpov I-15 Chaika
- Polikarpov I-15bis
- Polikarpov I-16
- Polikarpov I-180
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- Besson MB.411
- Bréguet 610
- Caproni Ca.127
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