Friday 2 April 2010

Aviation News: More information about the Rippov-1 released.

The following side and plan views of the new Rippov-1 fighter were released today.

Side view of the Rippov-1 fighter.
Plan view of the Rippov-1 fighter.
Technical details:
  • Span: 26ft (7.77m)
  • Length: 15ft (4.60m)
  • Height: 7ft (2.13m)
  • Wing Area: 75ft² (6.97m²)
  • Empty Weight: 1,400lbs (635.04kg)
  • Gross Weight: 2,280lbs (1034.21kg)
  • Maximum Speed: 270mph (434.43km/h)
  • Cruising Speed: 230mph (370.07km/h)
  • Range: 1,000 miles (1609.00km)
  • Armament: 2 x 7.62mm Machine Guns

4 comments:

  1. According to my friend Mr Polikarpov, this is a 'complete Rippov'...

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  2. And the first of many, I suspect!

    All the best,

    Bob

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  3. I built this kit in its original red and white version about 2 years ago then converted to a Russian version about 6 months ago! Spooky!

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  4. Phil B,

    Any chance of some pictures of the 'real' Rippov-1?

    All the best,

    Bob

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