Soviet Union's Beriev KOR-1 reconnaissance flying boat
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Design
Construction
The KOR-1 had a fabric skin over a metal frame.1
Floats
There were a pair of floats mounted near the tips of the lower wing.1
Engine
The KOR-1's engine was based on the Wright Cyclone.1
Prototype
The KOR-1 prototype first flew in 1934.1
Production
- Beriev KOR-1:
- Beriev KOR-2:
- Production: 1940 - ?1
- Total:
- Manufacturer: State Industries1
Variants
- Beriev KOR-1:
- Beriev KOR-2: First appeared in 1939.1
Usage
The KOR-1 and KOR-2 were used on the Soviet Union's cruisers.1
Specifications
| Beriev KOR-11 | Beriev KOR-21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Reconnaissance1 | Reconnaissance1 |
| Crew | 21 | |
| Engine (Type) | M.251 | M.621 |
| Cylinders | Radial 91 | |
| Cooling | Air1 | |
| HP | 7501 | 9001 |
| Propeller blades | ||
| Fuel capacity | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Span | 36' 1"1 | |
| Length | 27' 1"1 | |
| Height | 12' 6"1 | |
| Wing area | ||
| Weight | ||
| Empty | ||
| Loaded | 2,486 lb1 | |
| Performance | ||
| Speed @ 6,560' | 149 mph1 | |
| Cruising speed | ||
| Climb | ||
| Service ceiling | 22,970'1 | |
| Range | 310 miles1 | |
| Armament | 2: MG1 | |
| Bombs | 220 lb1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 2, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
