MOSCOW, RUSSIA
As the Soviet Union
emerged into the modern world, it took notice of the publicity gained by
record-setting events, especially in aviation. When it was discovered that
the existing distance record, then held by France, could be easily beaten,
the Tupolev Design Bureau was asked to develop a record-setting aircraft.
The resulting ANT-25, designed by Pavel Sukhoi (who later would create his
own successful design bureau), went on to set many distance records
including a nonstop 62-hour and 17-minute flight from Moscow to San Jose,
California in July 1937. Several ANT-25s were completed, including some
dedicated military versions produced with the BOK name.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Country: Russia
Manufacturer: Tupolev Design
Bureau
Designation: ANT-25
Type: Distance Record
Service Dates:
1933 to 1937
Length: 43'-11.5"
Wingspan: 111'-7"
Height:
14'-2"
Empty Weight: 8,157 lbs
Gross Weight: 25,353 lbs
Maximum
Speed: 132 mph
Maximum Range: 10,000 miles
Maximum Altitude: 50,000+
ft
Number of Crew: 3
Engine Type:
Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer: Mikulin
Engine Designation:
M-34 x 1
Engine Horsepower: 750 hp