Antonov An-6

The Antonov An -6 (Russian Антонов Ан -6) " Meteo" is a Soviet aircraft based on the Antonov An-2 and how this is a biplane with fixed landing gear. However, it was specifically designed for a good high-altitude flight performance. The maiden flight of the first, referred to as Antonov An - 2ZA type took place on 21 March 1948.

The aircraft was specifically developed for weather monitoring, geophysical observations and the effects of weather phenomena on the aviation industry. The standard radial engine has been enhanced by a turbocharger that he does in 9500 m height nor 625 kW ( 850 hp). A special observer cockpit was fitted below the tail fin, which also makes it possible to observe any formation of ice and its formation.

The machine succeeded in their class ( piston- motor driven, land aircraft, 3000-6000 kg takeoff weight ) set up two world altitude records. On December 12, 1953, she reached 10,293 m and on June 9, 1954 11,248 m, each pilot was Viktor Kalinin. In the years 1956-1958 a small series of this type has been made ​​.

An-10 An-24 • • • An-28 An-74 An-140 • • • An-148 An- 158 An- 174 • • • An- 180 An- 218

An-2 An- • 3 • 4 • On - On -8 • An-12 An- 14 • • • An- 20 An-22 An-26 • • • An-32 An- 38 An- 50 • • At - 70 • • An-72 An-74 An- 112 • • • An-124 An- 204 An-225 • • An- 325

At 6 - to -30 • • • An- 71 An- 88

OKA -38

A-1 A-2 • • • A-7/RF-8 • RF-7 A-9 • A-10 • A-11 • A-13 • A-15 • A-40

  • Civilian aircraft type
  • Antonov
  • Single Engine aircraft
Surface weather observation Antonov A-7 Antonov A-9 Antonov A-11 Antonov A-13 Antonov A-15 Antonov A-40
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