| Technical data | |
|---|---|
| Type |
M-23 M-23bis |
| Function | Naval Reconnaissater |
| Year | 1923 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engines | 1*280hp Fiat |
| Length | ?m |
| Wingspan | 12.5m |
| Wing area | 45.8m2 |
| Empty weight | 1165kg |
| Loaded weight | 1615kg |
| Wing Load (kg/m2) | 35.0 |
| Power load (kg/hp) | 5.8 |
M-23, M-23bis, D.P.Grigorovich
Biplane flying boat, modification of the M-9. Intermediate design M-23 was abandoned, giving way to improved (???!) M-23bis. Project was ready in the beginning of 1923.
Aircraft was built at GAZ-3 "Krasnyj Letchik" (The Red Pilot) in Mid-Summer 1923.
Unsuccessful hull shape, failed to take off. Was destroyed by flood same Fall on the Krestovsky Island hydrodrome.
| Predecessors | Modifications |
|---|---|
 M-9 |
 M-24 |
| References | Links |
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