LSh/TsKB-5, TsKB

Aircraft of the R-5 line, designed within armored ground attacker program. Armor shell was wielded into single piece. It was designated 'light' because the engine was not armored from above, unlike in the following TSh-1 and TSh-2.

Four machineguns, installed under the gunner's cockpit floor, could be moved vertically in range 30-60° to the horizon.

Not finished. Unassembled parts were used for the TSh-1;

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References:

• "History of aircraft construction in the USSR", Vol.1 p.444

Modified January 25, 1997

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