Shcherbakov Shche-2
The twin-engine transport aircraft Shcherbakov Schtsche -2 (Russian Щербаков Ще -2 ) was developed during the Second World War and was used mainly for supply tasks of the Soviet aviation industry. After the war, you put it primarily as a transport aircraft on short-haul one.
Development
Alexei Shcherbakov had already been involved in the design of some sailboats and airplanes, among other things, on the development of the I-153 before it was transferred in 1942 to the construction of a much-needed multi-purpose military aircraft. The maiden flight of the first TS-1 said machine was made in the same year, and as the government flight tests were completed in the summer of 1943 began in October, the series production. The Schtsche -2 appeared in two equipment versions: The cargo version could make 1000 kg of cargo or air ambulance carrying eleven transport, school version received the equipment to train navigators. The versatile model could carry 16 soldiers or as a troop transport in the airborne version 9 skydivers.
The production ended in early 1946 after 550 copies produced. In 1945 a model for use in agriculture with improved suspension that has not been realized because the Schtsche -2 was chronically underpowered for this task. Two other versions were equipped with diesel engines, a planned twin-hull design with three engines remained only project.
Technical Description
The Schtsche -2 was made almost entirely of wood. In the body on the left side there was a large hatch, so that even bulky loads could be transported. The arranged in high-wing configuration fabric-covered wing was supported by struts to the hull. The rudder consisted of two end plates that were attached to the horizontal stabilizer. The main wheels of the rigid rear wheeled work had streamlined fairings.
Specifications
- Wingspan: 21.95 m
- Length: 15.25 m
- Height: 4.00 m
- Wing area: 63.88 m²
- Empty weight: 2210 kg
- Payload: 1.000 kg
- Take off weight: normal 3400 kg
- Maximum of 3700 kg