Antonov A-13
The Antonov A-13 is a Soviet glider.
The built of metal mid-wing ( monocoque construction ) had as a special feature a V-tail. This and a part of the wing were covered material, otherwise there was also the cladding metal. The chassis consists of a retractable main wheel and tail skid. Under the bow also is a runner. As flaps are camber flaps, beyond that spoilers are in the wings. To rub rails were on the wing tips. It corresponds to the shorter wing of the Antonov A-11
The machine had been created specifically for aerobatics and used by the DOSAAF in large numbers in their clubs. The instrumentation was sufficient to pierce clouds. The first flight took place on 5 May 1958. The serial production began in 1959.
The Antonov A- 13 was also equipped with a small jet engine on top of the fuselage. The engine delivered a thrust of 56 kp. This type was called Antonov An- 13, reaching almost 200 km / h