The Kamov A-7 is a Soviet two-seat wing-type autogyro with a three-blade rotor, developed by Nikolai Kamov and built by the Central Aerohydronamic Institute (TsAGI). It was the world's first combat autogyro and the first mass-produced rotary-wing aircraft in the USSR .

The Kamov A-7 is a Soviet two-seat wing-type autogyro with a three-blade rotor, developed by Nikolai Kamov and built by the Central Aerohydronamic Institute (TsAGI). It was the world's first combat autogyro and the first mass-produced rotary-wing aircraft in the USSR .

Designated A-7 the first flight was made on September 20, 1934. Only a few production models were built by 1940. The early Russian TsAGI (Tsentralny Aerogidrodinamichesky Institut, Central...

A-7 was designed in the department of special designs of TsAGI under the leadership of N. I. Kamov. Brigade No. 3, which he led, was engaged in the creation of a heavy military autogyro. Similar work has been carried out since the end of 1931. A-7 …

2015年5月7日 · The next aircraft designed by N. I. Kamov was an autogyro, codenamed A-7. Its development began in 1931 in the special designs section of TsAGI. This unique machine embodied both the ideas of using an autogyro and new design solutions.

2024年4月16日 · The continuation of previous autogyro work at TsAGI (Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute), the development of the A-7 started in 1931. It was conceived by the later to become famous Nikolai Kamov to be employed in Army spotting, recon and liaison roles. First flown in 1934 the prototype, powered by a M-22 engine, was a substantial machine…

2024年4月14日 · Nikolai Ilich Kamov was previously known for his autogyro designs, which were first produced in 1929. These included the Tsentralniy Aerogidrodinamicheskiy Institut (Central Aero-Hydrodynamic Institute) TsAGI A-7, which was the first armed autogyro. The Kamov Design Bureau was established 7 October 1948 at Lyubertsy, near Moscow, Russia.

This autogyro designed by Kamov was considerably more stream-lined than its predecessors. The rotor had three blades, the fuselage was completely covered by a light alloy skin and the landing gear was streamlined. A later version, the A-7-3, which had two small fins below the stabilizer, was used during the last war for some observation missions.

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The Kamow TsAGI A-7 was a Soviet gyroplane (autogyre) from the early period of World War II. The machine first flew in 1934 and entered service in 1938. The overall length was 8.43 meters with a main rotor diameter of 15.18 meters. The drive was provided by …