Richard TOM-1
Richard · Soviet Union · first flew 1931 · bomber
The Richard TOM-1 was a prototype torpedo-carrying floatplane designed in the Soviet Union in the early 1930s. It was not accepted for production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Twin floats under the fuselage and wings |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Mid-wing monoplane with a very long span for its length
- Twin floats under the fuselage and wings
- A single tailplane carrying three vertical fins
Look for a mid-wing monoplane on twin floats with two BMW VI engines and a single tailplane carrying three vertical fins.
Specifications
- The Richard TOM-1 has a length of 19 m (62 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 33 m (108 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
The TOM-1 was designed by Paul Richard and one was built. It first flew on 1 January 1931, and the programme was cancelled.
Variants
Only one prototype was built, so there were no other versions of the TOM-1.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft was not accepted for production. It was intended to carry a torpedo and had three 7.62 mm machine guns for defence.
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