Bolkhovitinov AVF-18 Pioner

The Bolkhovitinov AVF-18 Pioner single-seater training glider was built in 1924 at Factory No.1, by Victor F. Bolkhovitinov during his student years at the Air Fleet Academy.

This glider participated in the National Sailing Competitions held in Koktebel together with the AVF-6 “Fazvayat”.

Only the one was built.

Wingspan: 5.64 m
Length: 3.0 m
Wing area: 14.6 sq.m
Empty weight: 24 kg
Accommodation: 1

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