KhAI-6 / SFR, I.G.Neman

Drawing (12k) of KhAI-6 from 'Modelist-Konstructor' magazine;
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fter success of the KhAI-1, I.G.Neman received military order (or contract) to develop a high speed unarmed photo-reconnaissater SFR. Project included a lot of innovations - new design of fuel tanks, advanced wing mechanization, unique phototurret. Remotely controlled camera could make shots up to 50km away from the aircraft course using automatically opening doors.
Despite record speed, unarmed aircraft was found too vulnerable, and KhAI-6 did not came into production. Several innovations of KhAI-6 design were also used in KhAI-5/R-10, which was designed in parallel starting 1934.
Technical data
Type KhAI-6/SFR
Function photorecco
Year 1935
Crew 2
Engine 1*712hp
Wing Span 10.0m
Wing Area 14.0m2
Length 7.3m
Weight Maximum 1750kg
Speed High altitude: 429km/h
Range
Armament none
Modified April 23, 1996
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