Grigorovich M-16
M-16 | |
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Grigorovich GASN | |
Role | Reconnaissance flying boat |
Manufacturer | Shchetinin |
Designer | Dmitri Grigorovich |
Introduction | 1916 |
Retired | 1920s |
Primary users | Russian navy Finnish Air Force |
Number built | 40 |
Developed from | Grigorovich M-9 |
Grigorovich M-16 (alternative designation ShCh M-16, sometimes also Shchetinin M-16) was a successful Russian World War I-era biplane flying boat of the Farman type, developed from the M-9 by Grigorovich. The M-16 was a version especially intended for winter operations, with better aerodynamic qualities. It was somewhat larger than the M-9.
Wartime use
Six M-16s fell into Finnish hands during the Russian Civil War. The first Finnish parachute jump was done on June 17, 1922 from a M-16 by a parachuter named E. Erho. The aircraft were flown until 1923.
Variants
- M-16 : Two-seat reconnaissance floatplane.
- GASN : Four-seat twin-float torpedo-bomber floatplane. Built in small numbers.
Operators
Specifications (M-16)
Data from Thulinista Hornettiin
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
Performance
Armament
1x MG
References
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- Heinonen, Timo: Thulinista Hornetiin - Keski-Suomen ilmailumuseon julkaisuja 3, Keski-Suomen ilmailumuseo, 1992, ISBN 951-95688-2-4