SAM-2 | |
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Role | Military trainer flying boat |
National origin | USSR |
Manufacturer | GAZ-18, Voronezh |
Designer | Aleksandr Sergeyevitch Moskalyev |
First flight | Early spring 1931 |
The Moskalyev SAM-2, alternatively known as the MU-3, was a Soviet two seat introductory training flying boat tested in 1931. It was not chosen for production.
The SAM-2 was an extensive modification of the Grigorovich MU-2, MU standing for morskoi uchyebnyi or marine trainer. It retained the pusher configuration biplane layout, its open, side-by-side cockpit and many components. New features were an improved hull underside, or planing bottom, smaller wings and a much lighter structure. [1]
It was completed in February 1931 and was officially tested in the spring. These led to its abandonment in favour of the parasol wing Shavrov Sh-2 amphibian which was built in large numbers, some active as late as 1964. [1] [2]
Data from Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875-1995 [1]
General characteristics
Performance
SAM-2 | |
---|---|
Role | Military trainer flying boat |
National origin | USSR |
Manufacturer | GAZ-18, Voronezh |
Designer | Aleksandr Sergeyevitch Moskalyev |
First flight | Early spring 1931 |
The Moskalyev SAM-2, alternatively known as the MU-3, was a Soviet two seat introductory training flying boat tested in 1931. It was not chosen for production.
The SAM-2 was an extensive modification of the Grigorovich MU-2, MU standing for morskoi uchyebnyi or marine trainer. It retained the pusher configuration biplane layout, its open, side-by-side cockpit and many components. New features were an improved hull underside, or planing bottom, smaller wings and a much lighter structure. [1]
It was completed in February 1931 and was officially tested in the spring. These led to its abandonment in favour of the parasol wing Shavrov Sh-2 amphibian which was built in large numbers, some active as late as 1964. [1] [2]
Data from Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875-1995 [1]
General characteristics
Performance