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Antonov A-2

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Antonov A-2

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The Antonov A-2 training glider succeeded the A-1 design, continuing Soviet instruction standards and practical design philosophy from 1936 onward. Spanning 13.8 meters yet maintaining conservative 70 km/h performance characteristics, this 5.8-meter-long aircraft embodied the reliable, forgiving qualities required for systematic flight training programs. It served generations of Soviet soaring enthusiasts.

Caractéristiques

Rôle
Training glider
Origine
USSR
Premier vol
1936
Longueur
5,8 m
Envergure
13,8 m
Vitesse maximale
70 km/h