Tupolev ANT-2
Tupolev · Soviet Union · first flew 1924 · light aircraft
The Tupolev ANT-2 was the Soviet Union's first all-metal monoplane and first domestic passenger aircraft prototype, flying in 1924. It carried three passengers in a small enclosed cabin and established the template for Soviet metal airliners.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- First Soviet all-metal monoplane airliner prototype, 1924
- Corrugated Duralumin skin, high cantilever wing
- Three-passenger cabin, single radial engine
Small high-wing monoplane with the characteristic corrugated metal skin used on all early Tupolev types, a single nose-mounted piston engine, and a rounded enclosed cabin section.
Specifications
- The Tupolev ANT-2 has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 170 km/h (106 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Built by Tupolev's team at TsAGI, the ANT-2 first flew on 26 May 1924 and demonstrated that all-metal construction with corrugated Duralumin skin was practical for passenger transport. The aircraft influenced the much larger ANT-3 and subsequent Tupolev airliners. Only one was built and it was primarily a technology demonstrator.
Variants
Only one prototype was constructed; there were no production variants.
Where you'll see it
The ANT-2 performed demonstration flights but did not enter scheduled passenger service; it remains historically important as a pioneering Soviet all-metal aircraft.
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