ANBO III
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| ANBO III | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military trainer |
| Manufacturer | Karo Aviacijos Tiekimo Skyrius |
| Designed by | Antanas Gustaitis |
| Maiden flight | 1929 |
| Number built | 9 |
The ANBO III was a parasol-wing monoplane training and utility aircraft designed for the Lithuanian Army in 1929. It became the first aircraft of Lithuanian design to be built in series, with two batches of four aircraft produced in 1930 and 1931. The Anbo IIIs also saw service as reconnaissance machines.
[edit] Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: two, pilot and instructor
- Length: 6.50 m (21 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 10.55 m (34 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 18.2 m² (196 ft²)
- Empty weight: 556 kg (1,226 lb)
- Gross weight: 800 kg (1,764 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Walter NZ 60, 45 kW (60 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 180 km/h (110 mph)
- Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,800 ft)
[edit] References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
- Lithuanian Aviation Museum
[edit] See also
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