M-15, SchM-15, D.P.Grigorovich/ S.S.Schetinin


D
evelopment of M-9 flying boat. It had smaller size and was intended for more powerful Hispano-Suiza engine. M-15 was very successful and production of 80 aircraft was discussed, but the engine was in short supply.
M-15 was built in small series and was unable to replace M-9 as a workhorse maritime reconnaissater. Since summer 1917 it was used mostly as a trainer.
Predecessor(s):Modification(s):

M-9		 M-17
M-18
References:
  • "History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov, Vol.1 p.248;
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  • M-15, Grigorovich
    		• Technical data
    Type M-15
    Function Reconnaissater
    Year 1916
    Crew 2
    Engines 1*140hp Hispano-Suiza
    Wingspan 11.9m
    Length 8.40m
    Wing Area 44.00m2
    Empty Weight 840kg
    Loaded Weight 1320kg
    Wing Load 29.5kg/m2
    Power Load 9.45kg/hp
    Speed at 0m 125km/h
    Duration 5.5 hrs
    Ceiling 3500m
    Climb
    1000m 8.5min
    2000m 20.0min
    Armament
    Guns 1*mg
    Modified January 31, 1997
    by Alexandre Savine;    		 Back to
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