Shchetinin M-5
Shchetinin · Russia · first flew 1915 · light aircraft
The Shchetinin M-5 was a Russian two-seat flying boat biplane of World War I, used for maritime patrol and reconnaissance over the Baltic and Black Seas by the Imperial Russian Navy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- WWI-era Russian flying boat biplane for maritime patrol
- Pusher engine mounted between the wings behind the open cockpit
- Flat-bottomed flying boat hull with a two-bay biplane wing
A two-bay biplane flying boat with a pusher engine above the hull between the wings, open tandem cockpits in the bow, and a flat-bottomed flying boat hull — typical of early WWI flying boat configuration.
Specifications
- The Shchetinin M-5 has a length of 8.6 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.62 m (45 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 105 km/h (65 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed by Dmitry Grigorovich and built by the Shchetinin factory in St. Petersburg from 1915, the M-5 was the first Russian-designed flying boat to achieve large-scale production. Over 100 were built, and the type served effectively throughout the war before being replaced by the improved M-9. It established the foundation for Russian maritime aviation.
Variants
The M-5 was followed by the M-9 with a more powerful engine; the M-5 itself had only minor production variations.
Where you'll see it
Served extensively with the Imperial Russian Navy's air service from 1915 to the end of World War I over the Baltic and Black Seas.
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