The Anatra D or Anade was a two-seat

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built in

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and flown during

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. It was a two-bay

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of conventional configuration that seated the pilot and observer in tandem, open

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s. Test flights revealed a number of design flaws, including weak wing structure that would later kill the company test pilot on 21 July 1917 and poor stability. Despite the problems, the aircraft was ordered into production by the Army, and deliveries commenced in May 1916 after revisions had been made to correct the aircraft's

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in the hope of addressing the worst handling problems. The type continued in limited service after the war, eventually being used as a trainer until about 1919.

Operators

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acquired 170 aircraft, initial deliveries began on 16 May 1916 *

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Specifications

References

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Russian Aviation Museum

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