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Polikarpov R-Z

Reconnaissance · Interwar (1919–1938)

Polikarpov R-Z — Reconnaissance
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The Polikarpov R-Z was a Soviet reconnaissance bomber aircraft of the 1930s. It was a revised version of the Polikarpov R-5 which was built in large numbers between 1935 and 1937. It was used in combat during the Spanish Civil War as well as the Winter War and Battle of Khalkhin Gol.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Engine
1× V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine
Thrust / Power
611 kW
Length (ft)
32
Wingspan (ft)
51
Empty Weight (lb)
4425
MTOW (lb)
6945
Service Ceiling (ft)
28543
Range (mi)
621
Max Speed (mph)
196