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Grokhovsky G-17

11.2k AircraftoftheRedStar  7.5 years ago

Hardly anything is known about this strange airplane, but what I do know is that it was a project to test a reverse-wing configuration. It is not known if it was built or if it actually flew. Only the design bureau drawing survives:

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 46.9ft (14.3m)
  • Length 29.4ft (9.0m)
  • Height 10.4ft (3.2m)
  • Empty Weight 4,437lbs (2,012kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,614lbs (2,093kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.216
  • Wing Loading 14.8lbs/ft2 (72.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 310.8ft2 (28.9m2)
  • Drag Points 1333

Parts

  • Number of Parts 27
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 138