M-3, Sch-3, D.P.Grigorovich, Schetinin


F
lying boat, unsuccessful development of the M-2. Same fuselage, but yet another new wing airfoil.
Despite more powerful engine, flight performance did not improve while taxying/landing/takeoff degraded.
One built.
Predecessor(s):Modification(s):
M-2
M-4
Sch-4
References:
  • "History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov, Vol.1 p.138;
    		• Technical data
    Type M-3
    Sch-3
    Function Experimental observation flying boat
    Year 1914
    Crew 2
    Engines 1*100hp Gnome Monosaupape
    Length 8.0m
    Wingspan 13.68m
    Wing area 33.5m2
    Empty weight ?
    Loaded weight 870kg
    Wing load 26kg/m2
    Power load 8.7kg/hp
    Modified September 17, 1997
    by Alexandre Savine;    		 Back to
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