WIKI
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.
Specifications
Spotlights
- Tang0five 4.4 years ago
General Characteristics
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- 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
Cool plane man!
@Tang0five Thank you so much!
Nice build, first I’ve ever seen of this type so you get an instant spot from me!
@b0ss Thanks! And sure will!
awesome controls and look, as always. continue building replicas of those obscure planes.
I totally agree! @Bife
@CRJ900Pilot Thanks! Sometimes the most forgotten aircraft are some of the most nicest aircraft
Very cool! I love how you bring attention to these unique and often forgotten aircraft, keep it up!