Moskalyev SAM-2

SAM-2
General information
Type	Military trainer flying boat
National origin	USSR
Manufacturer	GAZ-18, Voronezh
Designer	Aleksandr Sergeyevitch Moskalyev
History
First flight	Early spring 1931

The Moskalyev SAM-2, alternatively known as the MU-3, was a Soviet two seat introductory training flying boat tested in 1931. It was not chosen for production.

Design and development

The SAM-2 was an extensive modification of the Grigorovich MU-2, MU standing for morskoi uchyebnyi or marine trainer. It retained the pusher configuration biplane layout, its open, side-by-side cockpit and many components. New features were an improved hull underside, or planing bottom, smaller wings and a much lighter structure. ^[1]

Operational history

It was completed in February 1931 and was officially tested in the spring. These led to its abandonment in favour of the parasol wing Shavrov Sh-2 amphibian which was built in large numbers, some active as late as 1964. ^{[1] [2]}

Specifications

Data from Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875-1995 ^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: two
• Length: 8.0 m (26 ft 3 in) approx
• Wingspan: 10.5 m (34 ft 5 in) approx
• Wing area: 28 m² (300 sq ft) approx
• Empty weight: 650 kg (1,433 lb)
• Gross weight: 920 kg (2,028 lb)
• Powerplant: × Shvetsov M-11 five cylinder air-cooled radial (the M-11 subtype fitted is not known but powers were in the range 100–200 hp (75–149 kW) ^[3] )

Performance

• Maximum speed: 132 km/h (82 mph, 71 kn) at sea lefel
• Service ceiling: 2,300 m (7,500 ft)
• Time to altitude: 10 min to 1,000 m (3,300 ft)

References

1. Gunston, Bill (1995). The Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875-1995. London: Osprey (Reed Consumer Books Ltd). p. 250. ISBN   1-85532-405-9.
2. The Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875-1995. p. 324.
3. The Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875-1995. p. XX-XXI.