U-3, N.G.Mikhelson and A.I.Morschikhin


U
-3 was an upscaled modification of the U-2. It intended as next step trainer, which may be flown with substantially larger payload than the U-2. Construction of the U-3 included many duralumin joints. General 'weight culture' was quite high.
Factory trials in 1935 did not reveal serious advantages. The 200hp M-48 engine did not enter mass production. As a result U-3 also remained experimental.
PredecessorsModifications

U-2		 none
ReferencesLinks
  • "History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov, Vol.1 p.553;
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    		• Technical data
    Type U-3
    Function Trainer
    Year 1935
    Crew 2
    Engines 1*200hp M-48
    Created March 26, 1998
    by Alexandre Savine    		 Back to
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