| A-15 | |
|---|---|
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| Antonov A-15 registered in the Czech Republic | |
| Role | Glider |
| National origin | USSR |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| Designer | Oleg Antonov |
| First flight | 26 March 1960 |
| Number built | 350 |
The Antonov A-15 is a Soviet mid-wing, V-tailed single-seat, FAI Open Class glider that was designed by Oleg Antonov and produced by Antonov.[1]
The A-15 was a follow-on design, based on the bureau's experience gained with the A-11 and A-13 gliders. This new open class design quickly proved its worth as a record-setter.[1]
The aircraft is made from aluminium. Unusually for a Cold War Soviet aircraft, its 17 m (55.8 ft) span wing employs an American NACA 64-618 airfoil at the wing root, transitioning to an NACA 64-616 section at the wingtip. The A-15 carries 50 kg (110 lb) of water ballast. The landing gear is a retractable monowheel.[1][2]
A total of 350 A-15s were built.[1]
The A-15 was used to set many world records, including a world goal distance record of 714.023 km (444 mi), flown in June 1960.[1]
In August 2011, there was one A-15 registered with the Federal Aviation Administration in the United States.[3]
Data from The World's Sailplanes:Die Segelflugzeuge der Welt:Les Planeurs du Monde Volume II[4] Sailplane Directory[1]
General characteristics
Performance
