Shchetinin M-11
Shchetinin · Russia · first flew 1916 · light aircraft
The Shchetinin M-11 was a Russian World War I-era flying boat or seaplane produced by the Shchetinin company for maritime reconnaissance duties with the Imperial Russian Navy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Early Russian World War I era flying boat or seaplane
- Shchetinin company naval reconnaissance aircraft
- Pre-revolutionary Russian maritime patrol design
Small biplane flying boat typical of early Russian naval aviation; strutted biplane wings, open cockpit, and boat-hull fuselage designed for water operations.
Specifications
- The Shchetinin M-11 has a length of 7.6 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.75 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 148 km/h (92 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Shchetinin company (Первое Российское товарищество воздухоплавания, ПРТВ) produced a series of flying boats designated with the letter M (морской — maritime) for the Russian Imperial Navy during World War I. The M-11 was among the later designs in this series. Specific production numbers and first-flight dates are not reliably established in English-language sources.
Variants
The M-series included many numerically designated variants; the M-11 was one step in an incremental development sequence.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Imperial Russian Navy during World War I for coastal patrol and reconnaissance over the Baltic and Black Seas.
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