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In Russia, tested a unique aircraft

A promising Russian drop-shaped aircraft passed the first tests

Scientists TsAGI them. NOT. Zhukovsky conducted aerodynamic testing of the newest mechanized wing. It is intended for a promising subsonic aircraft that has an unusual shape. New aircraft designers call "Tadpole."

According to the press service of TsAGI, the institute's specialists were engaged in research on the aircraft carrying properties at low speeds. This is due to the unique wind tunnel, available in TsAGI. In studies, a special wing model was used, having flaps that are deflected. At the same time, the characteristics of the speed during takeoff and landing were determined.

Commenting on the work done, Anatoly Bolusnovsky, head of the aerodynamics department of airplanes and rockets of the FSUE TsAGI, noted that such tests have a value not less than when investigating the aircraft's behavior at maximum and cruising speeds. As the runway length for this aircraft will be reduced, its flight geography will become wide. As for the name, his aircraft was due to the drop-shaped fuselage.

The layout feature of the new passenger aircraft is the location of the engines on the pylons above the wing. Due to this, the cabin will be more comfort and less noise. It should be noted that the salon will have a larger volume.

The Tadpole will receive a wing that has a sweep of 10 degrees. Its speed will be approximately 870 kilometers per hour (Mach 0,82). Depending on the number of passengers, he will be able to fly 3200 kilometers (6 people) and 4200 kilometers (3 people).

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