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SAM-9

GAZ-18 · USSR · Interwar (1919–1938)

SAM-9 — Fixed Wing
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The Moskalyev SAM-9 Strela (Arrow) was a one-off, Soviet, 1930s experimental tailless aircraft designed to test the characteristics of a leaf-shaped low-aspect-ratio delta wing.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
USSR
Manufacturer
GAZ-18
Co-Manufacturer
Voronezh
Service Entry
1937
Produced
1
Engine
1× inverted 6-cylinder inline
Thrust / Power
270 hp
Length (ft)
20
Wingspan (ft)
12
Empty Weight (lb)
1036
MTOW (lb)
1389
Service Ceiling (ft)
4921
Max Speed (mph)
193