Soviet Union's Tchetverikov MDR-6 reconnaissance flying boat
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Design
In 1936 the Tchetverikov MDR-6 was designed.1
Prototype
Production
- Total:
- Manufacturer: State Industries1
Variants
- Tchetverikov MDR-6:
- Tchetverikov MDR-6A:
- Tchetverikov MDR-6B: Cargo size doubled.1
Usage
The MDR-6 became operational in 1939 and weren't withdrawn from service until the 1950s.1
Specifications
| Tchetverikov MDR-61 | Tchetverikov MDR-6A1 | Tchetverikov MDR-6B1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Reconnaissance1 | ||
| Crew | 51 | ||
| Engine (Type) | 2: M.631 | 2: Klimov M.105A1 | 2: Klimov M.1051 |
| Cylinders | Radial 91 | V 121 | |
| Cooling | Air1 | Liquid1 | |
| HP | 1,100 each1 | 1,100 each1 | 1,260 each1 |
| Propeller blades | |||
| Fuel capacity | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Span | 64' 11"1 | ||
| Length | 48' 2"1 | ||
| Height | |||
| Wing area | |||
| Weight | |||
| Empty | |||
| Loaded | 14,991 lb1 | ||
| Performance | |||
| Speed | 175 mph1 | ||
| Speed @ 16,400' | 224 mph1 | ||
| Cruising speed | |||
| Climb | |||
| Service ceiling | 29,500'1 | ||
| Range | 746 miles1 | ||
| Armament | 2: MG1 | ||
| Bombs | 1,220 lb1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 2, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
