Bolkhovitinov AVF-6 Favzayat

The Bolkhovitinov AVF-6 Favzayat single-seater training glider was developed by Victor Fiodorovich Bolkhovitinov, a student of the Air Fleet Academy, in 1924.

Structurally it was a sesquiplane with ailerons on the upper wing and a rear fuselage with a flexible structure. The pilot was located in a small nacelle attached to the lower wing. The landing gear was made up of skis. The tail unit was of the conventional type.

The construction of the glider was carried out at the Duks factory.

In 1924, the AVF-6 participated, together with the AVF-18 “Pioner” in the national competitions in Koktebel.

Only the one was built.

Upper wingspan: 11.5 m
Lower wingspan: 6.2 m
Length: 6.6 m
Height: 2.22 m
Wing area: 25 m²
Empty weight: 68 kg
Seats: 1

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