Tupolev Tu-143

The Tupolev Tu- M -143 also 143 Rejs (Russian Рейс means flight or trip) was a drone for reconnaissance and which was developed as a target towing drone from OKB Tupolev. Starting in 1976 (?) The M -143 was detected in the Soviet armed forces in service and was referred to as WR -3. The WR -3 was used by the Soviet Air Force in the GDR, such as in Parchim.

Specifications

  • Crew: unmanned
  • Start method: JATO (start using booster rockets ), the landing was carried out by parachute
  • Engine: Klimov a TR3 -117 turbojet
  • Wingspan: 2.24 m ( 7:33 ft)
  • Length: 8.06 m ( 26.42 ft)
  • Height: 1.54 m ( 5:08 ft)
  • Wing shape: low -mounted delta wing with rectangular wing tips and small tapered canard which are mounted on the front hull part
  • Take off weight: 1230 kg ( 2,710 lbs)
  • Maximum speed: 950 km / h (590 mph)
  • Range: 200 km
  • Ceiling: 5,000 m ( 16,400 ft)
  • Armament: none
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