Technical data
Type Sh-26
Function Ambulance amphibian
Year 1933
Crew 1
Engines 1*100hp M-11 and derivatives
Length 8.2m
Wingspan 13.0m
Wing area 24.7m2
Empty weight 680kg
Loaded weight 1000kg
Wing Load (kg/m2) 40.5
Power load (kg/hp) 10.0
Speed at 0m138km/h
Landing Speed 63km/h
Landing Roll 100m
10sec
Takeoff Roll 120m
12sec
Turn time 19sec
Range 450...1300km
Flight Endurance 4...11h
Ceiling 3500m
Climb
1000m 9.0min
2000m 20.0min
3000m 40min
Payload
Seats 1+stretcher

Sh-26 by V.B.Shavrov

24k drawing of the Sh-26 ambulance aircraft, Watson' Military Collection

Ambulance version of the Sh-2 amphibian. Sh-26 differed by extended backwards passenger cockpit, providing room for stretcher. Stretcher compartment was protected by clear removable canopy. Medical personal occupied seat next to pilot's.

16 were built in 1933.

PredecessorsModifications

Sh-2
None

ReferencesLinks
  • "History of aircraft construction in the USSR", Vol.1 p.410;
  • Sh-26, Shavrov

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