Tupolev I-14
Tupolev · Soviet Union · first flew 1933 · fighter
The Tupolev ANT-31 (I-14) was a Soviet all-metal monoplane fighter of 1933, representing a significant step forward in Soviet fighter design with its cantilever low wing and retractable undercarriage.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.11 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- All-metal low-wing monoplane fighter with retractable undercarriage
- Single radial engine — advanced for Soviet aviation of 1933
- Clean cantilever wing with no external bracing
A short, compact all-metal low-wing monoplane with a circular radial cowling and retractable gear; its clean cantilever wing and absence of struts distinguished it sharply from Polikarpov biplanes of the same era.
Specifications
- The Tupolev I-14 has a length of 6.11 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.25 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 449 km/h (279 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed by Pavel Sukhoi within the Tupolev bureau, the I-14 was among the first Soviet fighters to incorporate a fully retractable undercarriage and all-metal stressed-skin construction. It competed with Polikarpov designs but was produced in only a small series.
Variants
A small series of about 18 aircraft was completed, with at least two prototype configurations tested.
Where you'll see it
Entered limited Soviet Air Force service in the mid-1930s before being superseded by Polikarpov designs.
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