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ANBO VIII

48.9k Bife  4.5 years ago

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The ANBO VIII was a Lithuanian bomber-reconnaissance monoplane designed by Antanas Gustaitis and built by Karo Aviacijos Tiekimo Skyrius.
The ANBO VIII was a low-wing monoplane with a tailwheel landing gear, an enclosed two-seat tandem cockpit and powered by a 930 hp (694 kW) Bristol Pegasus XVIII radial engine. The prototype and only ANBO VIII was first flown on 5 September 1939 and was still under testing when the country was annexed by the Soviet Union. The prototype was removed by the Soviet authorities for testing.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 40.1ft (12.2m)
  • Length 28.0ft (8.5m)
  • Height 12.5ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 10,013lbs (4,542kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,296lbs (5,124kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.177
  • Wing Loading 15.2lbs/ft2 (74.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 742.0ft2 (68.9m2)
  • Drag Points 5405

Parts

  • Number of Parts 377
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 1,231
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    Cool plane man!

    4.5 years ago
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    48.9k Bife

    @Tang0five Thank you so much!

    4.5 years ago
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    53.2k Tang0five

    Nice build, first I’ve ever seen of this type so you get an instant spot from me!

    4.5 years ago
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    48.9k Bife

    @b0ss Thanks! And sure will!

    +1 4.5 years ago
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    awesome controls and look, as always. continue building replicas of those obscure planes.

    4.5 years ago
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    32.3k CRJ900Pilot

    I totally agree! @Bife

    4.5 years ago
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    48.9k Bife

    @CRJ900Pilot Thanks! Sometimes the most forgotten aircraft are some of the most nicest aircraft

    +3 4.5 years ago
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    32.3k CRJ900Pilot

    Very cool! I love how you bring attention to these unique and often forgotten aircraft, keep it up!

    +1 4.5 years ago