The “Zhar Ptitsa-2” glider was designed by MK Tijonrarov, V. S. Vaxmistrov, and A. A. Dubrovin as a record-setting single-seater monoplane. In general, it was an improved development of the previous “Zhar-Ptitsa”. The main differences were in their slightly larger dimensions.
The Tijonrarov / Dubrovin “Zhar-Ptitsa-2” (Russian: Тихонравов / Дубровин / Вахмистров «Жар-Птица-2») participated in the VI national glider competitions, along with the other members of the “Zhar-Ptitsa”, “Skif” and “Gamayún”.
In the course of the competition and piloted by KM Vienzlav, he set a new national record by reaching 34.8 km in return flight.
The “Zhar-Ptitsa-2” glider would be presented again in the VII national competitions, developed in 1930.
Zhar-Ptitsa-2
Wingspan: 14.5 m
Wing area: 16.0 m²
Aspect ratio: 13.1
Empty weight: 160 kg
Wing loading: 14.4 kg / m²
Horizontal plane surface: 2.3 m²
Empennage surface: 1.15 m²
Glide ratio: 20.8
Accommodation: 1
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