Antonov A-13 (with jet engine)
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General Specifications
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Primary Function:
Seats: Weight Empty: Max. Weight: Stall Speed: Max. Speed: G limits: Length: Wingspan: First Flight |
glider
one 560 lbs. 800 lbs. 43 mph 217 mph +8.7 – 3.9 19′ 8″ 39′ 8″ 4/20/58 |
The Antonov A-13 was a glider constructed from metal.
On February 8, 1962 a jet powered Antonov A-13 set a world speed record of 196 km/h (121.79 mph) for its class of aircraft.
About 200 Antonov A-13 aircraft were produced, but we only know of one that was jet-powered.
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