Antonov A-15

what is it?

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.

base stats

• size 380 kgmax take-off weight
• built 60made in total

Bars compare against all aircraft: 3,500 km/h, 20,000 km, 850 seats; size and number built on a log scale up to 640 t (An-225) and 45,000 built (Cessna 172).

fun facts

• 🎂First flew 66 years ago, in 1960.
• 🚗Wingspan of 17 m: about 4 cars parked nose to tail.

no engine: No engine: it glides on rising air.

spec sheet

first flight

1960

number built

60

role

glider

origin

🇷🇺 Soviet Union

engines

none (glider)

length

7.2 m

wingspan

17 m

height

1.2 m

max take-off weight

380 kg

top speed

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range

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Specs are for the version in the Wikipedia article's specification section. Blank means the sources don't say.