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Aviation
Russian commemorative Silver coin
Series Armed Forces of Russia: Aviation
Par : 1 ruble
Release Date: 04.05.2009
Mint: Moscow Mint (MMD).
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| Metal, fineness | Silver 925/1000 |
| Quality | Proof |
| Content chemically pure metal, g | 7.78 |
| Total weight, g | 8.53 |
| Thickness, mm | 2,20 |
| Diameter, mm | 25 |
| The edge | 200 corrugations |
| Mintage, pcs. | 5000 |
Ilya Murom became the world's first passenger aircraft. He was the first time in aviation history was equipped with separate from the cab comfortable interior, bedroom and even bathroom with toilet. On "Murom" there heating (exhaust gas engines) and electric lighting.
Construction of the first car completed in October 1913. After testing it performed flight demonstrations and set several records, including record-duty: December 12, 1913 1100 kg (previous record for a plane Sommer was 653 kg), 12 February 1914 the air was raised 16 people and a dog, weighing 1290 kg. Piloted the plane himself I. Sikorsky.
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