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Nieman KhAI-3
Soviet pre-war flying wing airliner / cargo plane.
1/72 scale. PRICE US$30 (plus P/P)
Boxtop art
Photo of a "long-nosed" version.
Original drawing of a "short-nosed" version.

History
First flown in 1936 this plane was one of the numerous "Planerlet" motor-gliders popular at that time. It was designed and built by Aviavnito in Kharkov, Ukraine. Flying wing monoplane with two axial gondolas each with six seats in line, the pilot was the first in the right one. The drawings and photo show different gondolas construction: both long and short. The plane was powered with one M-11 radial engine. Satisfactory controlability and good stability were logged during the test flights. The machine was successfully used as a passenger/cargo transport for a few years.
Technical data
Loaded Weight: 2,200kg Max Speed: 135km/h Cruise Speed: 115km/h Landing Speed: 60km/h Ceiling: 2,000m Range: 850km Take-off: 210m Dimensions: Span: 22.4m Length: 6.8m Wing Area: 78.6 sq.m

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