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Polikarpov MP
The Polikarpov MP (Поликарпов М П - Motoplanior - motor glider) was a Soviet transport aircraft developed by Polikarpov during World War II. Development Experiments undertaken by Aeroflot to use the Polikarpov BDP-2 as a cargo transport led to the idea of turning the glider into a motorized aircraft, with the possibility of a small series being produced. Two 145 hp M-11F cowled engines coupled with 2.35-meter propellers taken from Polikarpov Po-2 biplanes were installed on the leading edge of the wing. In 1943 the prototype was built by the Novosibirsk Factory No.51, with acceptance tests carried out at the Moscow Central Airfield by Captain SA Anojin. Seventy flights were undertaken by several test pilots between July 12 and September 10. When towed by a Tupolev SB, the MP was able to achieve speeds of up to 270 km and a height of 4,500 m. The test pilots concluded that the stability was good and it was easy to pilot. The plane was evaluated by the Soviet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WikiProject Aircraft
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