Unknown USSR manufacturer, M-11 engine Polikarpov Po-2

Description

Producer (type):

Propeller No.: 83-13460

Production Date: 1945

Pitch: 1670 mm

Diameter: 2350 mm

Engine:

Country of Origin: USSR

Used on: Polikarpov Po-2,

Photo 1. Markings. Photo M. Peikert

Photo 2. The sheathing and reinforcement grid. Photo M. Peikert

Photo 3. Airworthiness mark. Photo M. Peikert

About the propeller. The propeller was produced by unknown soviet war manufacturer, production date: January 10th, 1945. Propeller in a private collection.

Construction. The propeller has brass sheathing (mounted by thin metal grid) on leading edge. The surface of propeller is covered with linen(?) fabric and painted in olive drab. Airworthiness markings are clearly visible.

Aircraft and Engine. The propeller was intended for Soviet five-cylinder 130 hp M-11D engine.The engine having 8,6 L capacity was rated at 130 hp at 1760 rpm. This engine was powering numerous aircraft PO-2 used by soviet Army.

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