AIR-8, A.S.Yakovlev

D
evelopment of the AIR-4. Minor modification were introduced to satisfy VVS requirements - struts rearranged, low pressure tires installed. Tried with several engines. M-23 was rejected for irreducible vibrations, 60hp 'Walter' and 85hp 'Siemens' were fitted.
AIR-8 was evaluated by NII GVF in 1934, but military did not see serious applications for the aircraft.
References:
  • "History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov, Vol.1 p.480;
    		• Technical data
    Type AIR-8
    Function Liaison ?
    Year 1934
    Crew 1
    Engines 1*85hp Siemens
    Length 7.1m
    Wingspan 11.0m
    Wing area 18.0m2
    Empty weight 430kg
    Loaded weight 675kg
    Wing load 37.5kg/m2
    Power load 8.0kg/hp
    Speed at 0m 150km/h
    Landing Speed 65km/h
    Created December 9, 1997
    Modified March 20, 1998
    by Alexandre Savine;    		 Back to
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