Anatra DM Anamon

The Anatra Anamon was a Russian prototype monoplane fighter built by the A.A. Anatra factory in World War I.

Anamon
Role Fighter
Manufacturer Anatra
Designer Elysée Alfred Descamps
First flight 16 June 1916
Number built 1

Design

The Anamon was a single-seat monoplane fighter of slim plywood fuselage and mid-placed trapezoid wing with cut out viewing aperture. The landing gear was similar to that designed for the Anatra D.[1]

Test flights of the Anatra Anamon began June 16, 1916, but pilots complained about the 'long' (150m) takeoff and landing Roll as well as steep gliding. The deep pilot's position also was not appreciated. Improvements were suggested, but after minor damage such plans were axed.

Specifications

Data from [1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Length: 6.34 m ( ft in)
  • Wingspan: 8.6 m ( ft in)
  • Wing area: 14.0 m2 ( ft2)
  • Empty weight: 360 kg ( lb)
  • Gross weight: 535 kg ( lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 158 km/h ( mph)
  • Endurance: 2.5 hours
  • Service ceiling: 4,500 m ( ft)
  • Rate of climb: 22 m/s ( ft/min)

Armament

  • 1 machine gun

References
  1. "Anatra DM / Anamon". ram-home.com.

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