Sukhoi P-1
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| Type | Interceptor |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi OKB |
| Maiden flight | October 1957 |
| Status | Prototype only |
| Number built | 1 |
The Sukhoi P-1 was a prototype Soviet interceptor.
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[edit] Development
The P-1 was designed for the Uragan-1 (Hurricane-1) collision-course intercept radar. Due to the complexity of the radar, the aircraft was given a crew of two. The P-1 had a delta wing similar to that of the Sukhoi T-3 with 57-degree leading edge sweep. Although the production aircraft was intended to use the Tumansky R-15 engine, then in development, the prototype was fitted with a Lyulka AL-7F.[1]
The P-1 first flew in October 1957 but underwent only limited flight testing due to unavailability of the intended powerplant and ongoing problems with the radar and missile systems.
[edit] Specifications (P-1 as designed)
Data from Green[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: Two
- Length: 21.3 m (69 ft 11 in)
- Wingspan: 9.8 m (32 ft 2 in)
- Height: ()
- Wing area: 44.0 m² (474 ft²)
- Loaded weight: 10750 kg (23,700 lb)
- Powerplant: 1× Tumansky R-15 turbojet
Performance
- Maximum speed: 2050 km/h (1,105 knots, 1,275 mph, Mach 1.93)
- Range: 2000 km (1,080 nm, 1,240 mi)
- Service ceiling 19500 m (63,975 ft)
Armament
- 1×37 mm Nudelman N-37 cannon
- 2× K-7 radar-guided missiles
- 50× spin-stabilized unguided rockets
[edit] References
- ^ a b Green, W; Swanborough, G (2001). The great book of fighters. MBI Publishing. ISBN 0760311943.
[edit] See also
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