Czerwiński CW II
ZASPL · Poland · first flew 1929 · glider
The Czerwiński CW II, also known as the CW-02, was a Polish open-frame glider. In 1929 it set a new national duration record.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Open-frame wooden glider with a flat girder fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Open-frame wooden glider with a flat girder fuselage
- Rectangular-plan, single-spar high wing mounted on four outward-leaning inverted-V struts
- Plywood nacelle enclosing the pilot's open cockpit
A high-wing open-frame glider with a conventional empennage of rectangular fabric-covered surfaces, the tailplane close above the fuselage on a tall fin.
Specifications
- The Czerwiński CW II has a length of 6.25 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Wacław Czerwiński and built in 1929 by ZASPL, the aviation association of students of the Lwów Technical University. Its wing was built in three parts, with a half-span centre-section and two outer panels carrying ailerons.
Variants
The CW III, also known as CW-03, was a simpler, lighter version designed and built in parallel, with a new two-part rectangular wing and no nacelle. It became Poland's first production glider.
Where you'll see it
The CW II flew successfully until the end of 1931, when several major structural and aerodynamic modifications improved its performance.
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