Sh-26 by V.B.Shavrov

24k drawing of the Sh-26 ambulance aircraft, Watson' Military Collection

A
mbulance version of the Sh-2 amphibian. Sh-26 differed by extended backwards passenger cockpit, providing room for stretcher. Stretcher compartment was protected by clear removable canopy. Medical personal occupied seat next to pilot's.
16 were built in 1933.
PredecessorsModifications

Sh-2		 None
ReferencesLinks
  • "History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov, Vol.1 p.410;
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  • Sh-26, Shavrov
    		• Technical data
    Type Sh-26
    Function Ambulance amphibian
    Year 1933
    Crew 1
    Engines 1*100hp M-11 and derivatives
    Length 8.2m
    Wingspan 13.0m
    Wing area 24.7m2
    Empty weight 680kg
    Loaded weight 1000kg
    Wing load 40.5kg/m2
    Power load 10.0kg/hp
    Speed at 0m138km/h
    Landing Speed 63km/h
    Landing Roll 100m
    10sec
    Takeoff Roll 120m
    12sec
    Turn time 19sec
    Range 450...1300km
    Flight Endurance 4...11h
    Ceiling 3500m
    Climb
    1000m 9.0min
    2000m 20.0min
    3000m 40min
    Payload
    Seats 1+stretcher
    Created July 30, 1998
    by Alexandre Savine;    		 Back to
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