ANBO VI

Summary

The ANBO VI was a parasol-wing monoplane designed for the Lithuanian Army as a trainer in 1933, based on the ANBO III. It featured revised landing gear and a more powerful engine.

ANBO VI
Role Military trainer
Manufacturer Karo Aviacijos Tiekimo Skyrius
Designer Antanas Gustaitis
First flight 1933
Number built 4

Operators edit

  Lithuania

Specifications (ANBO VI) edit

General characteristics

  • Crew: two, pilot and instructor
  • Length: 7.25 m (23 ft 9 in)
  • Wingspan: 11.35 m (37 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 18.3 m2 (197 sq ft)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Curtiss Challenger , 138 kW (185 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 205 km/h (128 mph, 111 kn)
  • Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,800 ft)

References edit

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
  • Lithuanian Aviation Museum