Che-2, MDR-6, I.V.Chetverikov 'Mug'

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win-engined flying boat, first flown in 1937 and used until the '50s. The Che-2 (named MDR-6 until 1941) had a high-set, slightly gulled wing, with stabilizing floats on the wingtips, that were retractable on some models. Later models had Klimov M-105 engines and even M-107 engines.
Successful competitor of the Beriev MDR-5
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    		• Technical data
    Type Che-2 (MDR-6A)
    Function reconnaissance
    Year 1939
    Crew 5
    Engines 2*821kW M-63
    Wing Span 19.40m
    Length 15.73m
    Height 4.30m
    Wing Area 52.30m2
    Empty Weight 4100kg
    Max.Weight 7200kg
    Speed 360km/h
    Ceiling 9000m
    Range 2650km
    Armament
    Guns 1*mg12.7mm
    1*mg7.62mm
    Bombs 1000kg
    Modified January 25, 1996
    by Alexandre Savine;    		 Back to
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