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SM-5 Experimental ekranoplan

SM-5 Experimental ekranoplan. First flight: 1963
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This is an exact scale model (1:4) replica of the KM ("Caspian Monster").
In 1965 the SM-5 ekranoplan was completely destroyed, killing the crew. It was the first recorded SM series ekranoplan disaster.

 


Technical specifications

DESIGNER Alekseev
COUNTRY Russia
TYPE
Experimental ekranoplan
CREW 2
POWER-PLANT Two turbojet engines of unknown type
Thrust, kgf -
DIMENSIONS  
Length, m 24,50
Height, m 1,52
Wing span, m 19,40
Wing area, m2 -
WEIGHT  
Maximum take-off, kg 7.300
Normal take-off, kg -
Empty aircraft, kg -
Internal fuel, kg -
Warload, kg -
Payload, kg -
PERFORMANCE  
Maximum speed, km/h 230
Cruising speed, km/h 140
Operating ceiling (flight height), m 1,2
Sea state, poits -
Range, km -
ARMAMENT Doesn't have (defensive).