Shavrov Sh-7
The Shavrov Sh-7 was a Soviet civil transport amphibious aircraft designed by Vadim Shavrov.[1] Although it was ordered into production for Aeroflot, the start of the Great Patriotic War resulted in only a single prototype being built.[1]
| Sh-7 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Role | Civil transport amphibious aircraft |
| National origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Shavrov |
| Designer | Vadim Shavrov |
| First flight | 16 June 1940 |
| Number built | 1 |
Design and development
The Sh-7 was an amphibious flying boat with a cantilever monoplane wing mounted high on the fuselage.[1] It had a crew of two and a cabin for four passengers. Its single MG-31F engine was strut-mounted above the wing, driving a two-bladed propeller.[2] The prototype first flew on 16 June 1940 and by the end of the year it was decided to put the type into production.[1] The start of the Great Patriotic War in June 1941 halted production and the prototype was then used to carry freight and passengers between Saratov and Astrakhan for a few months.[2]
Specifications
Data from [3]The History of Soviet Aircraft from 1918
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 4 passengers
- Length: 9.4 m (30 ft 10 in)
- Wingspan: 13 m (42 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 23.30 m2 (251 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 1,230 kg (2,712 lb)
- Gross weight: 1,900 kg (4,189 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × MG-31F , 246 kW (330 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 218 km/h (136 mph, 118 kn)
- Range: 920 km (497 mi, 432 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 2,960 m (9,710 ft)
References
Notes
- Orbis 1985, p. 2900
- Nemecek 1986, p. 360.
- Nemecek 1986, pp. 436-437.
Bibliography
- Nemecek, Vaclav (1986). The History of Soviet Aircraft from 1918. London: Willow Books. ISBN 0-00-218033-2.
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.