Kharkov R-10
Kharkiv Aviation Institute (KhAI) · Soviet Union · first flew 1936 · bomber
The KhAI R-10 (also known as KhAI-5) was a Soviet single-engine light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft developed at the Kharkiv Aviation Institute in the mid-1930s. It was a clean, modern low-wing monoplane with retractable undercarriage.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Soviet light bomber and reconnaissance monoplane
- Clean low-wing monoplane with retractable undercarriage
- Designed at Kharkiv Aviation Institute in 1930s
A sleek, single-engine low-wing monoplane with an enclosed cockpit and partially spatted or retractable undercarriage, giving it a more modern appearance than many contemporaries.
Specifications
- The Kharkov R-10 has a length of 9.4 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.2 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 370 km/h (230 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed under Iosif Neman at KhAI, the R-10 first flew in 1936 and entered limited production for the Soviet Air Force. It saw action during the early years of World War II on the Eastern Front, though it was already outdated by 1941.
Variants
The KhAI-5 designation was the original, with R-10 being the military designation; minor production variants differed in equipment fits.
Where you'll see it
The R-10 served with Soviet bomber regiments from the late 1930s and was used operationally during the Winter War with Finland and in the opening phase of Operation Barbarossa.
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