Antonov A-13

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The Antonov A-13 sailplane, developed by 1958, continued Soviet glider design traditions and soaring philosophy within the Soviet athletics movement. Spanning 12.1 meters and measuring 6 meters in fuselage length, this aircraft served recreational and competitive soaring communities across the Soviet Union and allied nations. Its design emphasized accessible performance for club-level flying.