Yakovlev AIR-5
Yakovlev · Soviet Union · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Yakovlev AIR-5 was a prototype Soviet single-engined cabin monoplane. It was a high-wing strut-braced design with an enclosed cabin for a pilot and three passengers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- High-wing strut-braced monoplane
- Enclosed cabin for a pilot and three passengers
- Wright J-4 Whirlwind radial engine of 200 hp
Look for a strut-braced high wing above an enclosed cabin and a single radial engine.
Specifications
- The Yakovlev AIR-5 has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.8 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 192 km/h (119 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The AIR-5 first flew in 1931. It had a tubular steel fuselage, wooden wings and a 200 hp Wright J-4 Whirlwind radial engine.
Variants
A smaller variant with a locally produced M-11 radial engine was designed as the AIR-6.
Where you'll see it
Only one AIR-5 was built: when the Whirlwind engine became unavailable no further aircraft were produced.
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