Abandoned shop

Writes blogger saoirse_2010:

In 1965, on the aircraft constructing department of Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI) was established Student Design Bureau (SDB). It is engaged in the creation of experimental manned and remote-controlled light aircraft. In 1982, SKB was transformed into a branch Student Design Bureau of experimental aircraft MAI (OSKBES MAI).

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01. In 1999, by decree of the President of the Russian officers and employees of MAI shop, a photo of which we see to have been awarded the State Prize of the Russian Federation in the field of science and technology for development and introduction into production a family of ultra-light multi-purpose aircraft.



02. One of the most successful projects was the airplane OSKBES AVIATIKA-MAI-890. We started to develop this light multi-purpose aircraft in 1987. The first flight he made in 1989. In the same year began his delivery and operation.



03. Since 1992, has produced and sold more than 200 aircraft Aviatika MAI 890. In 1999, the plane was received Russian certification.

Series production aircraft AVIATIKA-MAI-890 in this shop, 1993



04. A few words about the plane AVIATIKA-MAI-890. This light multipurpose aircraft designed for training flights, aero-tourism, patrolling, aerial photography and so on. D. It belongs to the class of "very light aircraft» (VLA - very light airplane). There is a double variation - [Aviatika-MAI-890U] and agricultural version - [Aviatika-MAI-890SKH]. The latest version is designed for ultra low-pollination
agricultural land and is famous for the fact that in 2002 received a special certificate, and is currently the first and only certified agricultural aircraft in Russia.



05. On the basis of aviation-MAI-890, as has been established [Gyroplane-MAI-205]. Gyroplane - rotary wing aircraft in flight based on the bearing surface svobodnovraschayuschegosya autorotative
rotor. Other names gyroplane - "giroplan" (the term used officially FAA), «girokopter" (terminology Bensen Aircraft), and "rotaplan." Wikipedia The first flight of the MAI-205 made in 2001.



06. At the moment, the project is frozen.



07. Despite the fact that from the street shop seems to work, it is completely abandoned.



08. Every day he passes by a huge number of people and thousands of cars passing, but hardly anyone realizes that behind the facade of the four houses, hung with air conditioning, are covered with dust and bird droppings aircraft.



09. addition of aviation in the shop design and build another interesting aircraft - T-101 Grach.



10. In the early 90-ies. In our country are having great difficulties in the aviation industry, major projects have been frozen, the development of something new ended. But despite all the difficulties the company "Rocks Aero" began work on the design of T-101. In 1992 he began developing and already in 1993 the shop was built the first airplane.



11. In December 1994, T-101 first flew piloted by test pilot Viktor Zabolotskikh. Viktor Zabolotski (b. April 19, 1946, Moscow) - Honoured Test Pilot of the USSR, test cosmonaut, president of Federation of Russian aviation enthusiasts. Multiple world record holder for sport airplane.



12. In the development of the T-101 Grach took into account many factors. The plane was supposed to be simple and reliable in terms of design decisions, cheap in production, with the ability to operate from small groundwater areas. T-101 had to have rapid conversion, so that it can be used as an air ambulance, rescue, patrol, for the landing of goods and people.



13. A test pilot Viktor Zabolotski after the first flight said: "From the cockpit did not get out. Here retire, and will fly on this plane! "As a result, two dozen flights on Zabolotskikh" Grach "confirmed all the inherent characteristics of the designers.



14. Zabolotski notice: - I believe, "Grach" will be a massive plane. It is particularly useful for the North and East, in remote areas where there are no roads. The guarantee of this - the possibility of landing on small areas, no need to preheat the engine even at strong frosts. The aerodynamic quality of the T-101 is high enough: the wing area to 2/5 less than the An-2, its escape velocity of 20 km / h less. The main advantage of "Rook" - exceptional efficiency of the engine. The cost of kerosene for [TVD-10B] two times cheaper than aviation gasoline, and the North - four times! Mi-8, for example, consumes 1000 liters of fuel per hour, and
T-101 of this amount would suffice for 4 hours.



15. In addition to these top pros, was one more important. The cost of the aircraft was 2-3 times lower than for similar multi-purpose transport aircraft.



16. But in spite of all the positive aspects, the plane did not manage to get out of a series. This shop was created 50 aircraft-sets, but could not sell them. In the banal reason: the lack of finance from airlines in the mid 90s.



17. Although there is still a chance that the employee and the design bureau of the plant is not in vain. T-101 became the prototype for the new aircraft Viscount V100.



18. The developers of the new plane was the Aircraft Corporation "ACA Aerodesign" and OSKBES MAI.



19. The corporation bought 20 sborkomplektov "Rooks" and based on them will produce Viscount V100. So all is not lost.



20. But that is not bought, and remained lying in the workshop.



21. covered with dust and dirt.



22. The above-described model airplanes were not the only ones in the factory premises.



23. A full-scale mock-up design of the aircraft E-1 JSC "SAVIAT»



24.Legky four or five-seater plane "E-1" is intended to be used: as a personal vehicle ("flying car»)



25.Priblizitelnaya cost "flying car" composes 150,000 $



26. T-411 "Aist»



27. Development of a light multi-purpose aircraft T-411 began in 1994 in the company "Aero Rocks" together with Khrunichev. Khrunichev. The basis of the design was taken glider aircraft [Yak-12M



28. In 1997, two prototypes were created. In the same year the plane was shown at MAKS-97.



29.Aerodinamicheskaya diagram of a single-engine plane is a monoplane. The design of the aircraft consists of a frame, welded steel pipes (steel 4130). Casing made from a set of profiles (D16T).



30.T-411 is designed to carry passengers and cargo over distances up to 1200 km. The design allows you to quickly convert it into the ambulance, patrol, air taxis. Aircraft piloting is simple, is not picky about the means of ground service.



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32. We continue to walk through the shop. Further pictures with a few comments.



33. A lot of racks with the details. The feeling that all was expelled at one point and no longer allowed back.



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35. by type of equipment still in working condition. The shop has not yet even begun to cut into scrap metal.



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38. Very, very often I meet in the shops compilation cut from newspapers maidens, with the almost complete lack of clothing. One can see the men worked.



39. In the corner there were stacks with cabins for fighters.



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41. General view of one of the two rooms of the department.



42. In general, it is a pity ruined the production of this magnitude, but it is good that the development of this workshop was continued at other sites.



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