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Polikarpov R-5

Reconnaissance · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Polikarpov R-5 — Reconnaissance
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The Polikarpov R-5 was a Soviet reconnaissance bomber aircraft of the 1930s. It was the standard light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft of the Soviet Air Force for much of the 1930s, while also being used heavily as a civilian light transport, some 7,000 being built in total.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
1× V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine
Thrust / Power
507 kW
Length (ft)
35
Wingspan (ft)
51
Empty Weight (lb)
4341
MTOW (lb)
7158
Service Ceiling (ft)
20997
Range (mi)
497
Max Speed (mph)
142