Ufimtsev Wind Turbine, Wind turbine and federal cultural heritage site in Kursk, Russia.
The Ufimtsev Wind Turbine structure stands 20 meters tall and incorporates a 328-kilogram flywheel system within a vacuum chamber for energy optimization.
Built in 1931 by engineers Ufimtsev and Vetchinkin, this installation became the first experimental wind power plant in the Soviet Union with a 3.5-kilowatt capacity.
The turbine demonstrates early Soviet engineering innovations, providing electricity to multiple residences along Semenovskaya street during its operational period.
Visitors can locate the wind turbine at coordinates 51°44'2.00"N and 36°11'8.02"E, with regular access available for educational and research purposes.
The installation features a specialized vacuum chamber system that maintains consistent power output during periods of low wind conditions.
Location: Kursk
GPS coordinates: 51.73389,36.18556
Latest update: March 13, 2025 16:42
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