BRATUKHIN B-10

Este fue otro intento de I.P. Bratukhin por construir un helicóptero para alguna aplicación práctica. Tenía una tripulación de piloto, copiloto y navegador, y un observador en una cabina detrás de las alas. El resto del fuselaje podía ser usado para llevar 2-3 pasajeros y/o equipo fotográfico. Sobre la cabina se instaló una torreta. Hubo una opción para hacer el tren de aterrizaje retraible hacia atrás.

This was another attempt by I.P. Bratukhin to build a helicopter for practical application rather than technology demonstration. It had a side-by-side cockpit for the pilot and navigator, and an observer cockpit behind the wing. The rest of fuselage could be used to carry 2-3 passengers and/or photo equipment. Above the cockpit an unarmed spherical turret was installed. There was an option to make the main gear retractable backwards. At the time, on the 'decision-making level', attention was shifted to competing designs (under the influence of Western designs). Despite the fact that the B-10 was performing well, it failed to arouse any interest 'in The High Circles'.

"History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov
English translation by A.Savine (Correction by David Bonar)

Characteristics Características	Information Información	Characteristics Características	Information Información
First Flight Primer Vuelo	1947	Engine Motor	2 AI-26GRF
Seating Capacity Plazas	3 / 3	Power Potencia	575 HP
Empty Weight Peso Vacío	3019 Kgs	Hover Ceiling O.G.E. Estacionario O.G.E
Maximum Weight Peso Máximo	3900 Kgs	Hover Ceiling I.G.E. Estacionario I.G.E
Vel. Cruise Vel. crucero		Service Ceiling Techo de Servicio
V.N.E. V.N.E	117 Kts	Maximum Range (Std) Alcance (Std)	235 NM