APV, A.P.Vernander

12k b/w drawing from "History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov, Vol.1 p.44;

A
.P.Vernander, the head of Major Engineering Management, was a head of this 1909 project. Aircraft was somewhat similar to Wright Flyer, but was a triplane (with triplane elevator). It had unusual wing and tailplane shape. Pusher propellers were not parallel to the aircraft axis.
Construction was not finished.
References:
  • "History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov, Vol.1 p.44-45;
    		• Technical data
    Type APV
    Function experimental
    Year 1909
    Crew 1
    Engines 1*27hp Eno-Peltri
    Wing area 60m2
    Empty weight ~500kg
    Loaded weight ~600kg
    Wing load 10.0kg/m2
    Power load 22.0kg/hp
    Modified September 30, 1997
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