Antonov E-153 Explained

The Antonov E-153[1] (Russian: Э-153) was a prototype Soviet experimental fighter designed by Oleg Antonov.[2] [3] [4]

History

The E-153 project represents the first (of two known) attempts by aircraft designer Oleg Antonov to create fighter aircraft. With an initiative proposal to create a fighter, Oleg K. Antonov turned to the USSR Ministry of Aviation Industry at the beginning of 1947, in response, where he received the approval of M.V. Khrunichev.[5] [6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drawn . War Machines . 2016-06-12 . War Machines Drawn: Antonov E-153 & Antonov Masha . 2024-06-16 . War Machines Drawn.
  2. Shavrov, V. B. History of aircraft designs in the USSR 1938-1950. - M . : Mashinostroenie, 1988. - 568 p. — 20,000 copies. - ISBN 5-217-00477-0 .
  3. Savenko A., Zayarin V. Fighters "An". "AeroHobby" No. 4 for 1994.
  4. АэроХобби 1994-04. Андрей Совенко, Вячеслав Заярин. Истребители "Ан"
  5. Авиару.рф. Экспериментальный истребитель М ("Маша")
  6. Midland. Tony Buttler, Yefim Gordon. Soviet Secret Projects. Fighters since 1945