Tupolev ANT-43
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1922 |
| Headquarters | Moscow , Soviet Union |
The Tupolev ANT-43 represented a prototype passenger aircraft conceived and constructed by the Tupolev Design Bureau during the 1930s, aimed at acquiring hands-on knowledge of the "placemeter" manufacturing technique.[1]
Design and development
Designed as a low-wing, all-metal monoplane accommodating seven passengers, the ANT-43 bore similarities to the Tupolev ANT-31 (I-14) fighter. Conceived primarily to serve as an HQ liaison aircraft, its design utilized a stencil template approach instead of conventional project drawings. The prototype's construction spanned 1935 to 1936; however, this innovative design method ultimately led to the project's failure. Upon completion, concerns regarding the structural integrity of the ANT-43’s airframe prompted TsAGI to convene an evaluation panel headed by Viktor N. Belyayev. The commission determined that the prototype did not satisfy required strength standards and consequently denied authorization for flight trials. As a result, the ANT-43 was dismantled without ever taking to the skies.[2][3]
Specifications
References
- ↑ "ANT-43 :: Ruslet". ruslet.webnode.cz. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ↑ Kandalov, Andrei; Duffy, Paul (1 December 1996). Tupolev : the man and his aircraft. SAE International. ISBN 978-1560918998.
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