Czerwiński and Jaworski ITS-II
ZASPL · Poland · first flew 1932 · glider
The ITS-II was a Polish intermediate training glider. It was designed by Wacław Czerwiński and Władysław Jaworski.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Wing mounted centrally on a faired cabane with V-struts to the fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Wing mounted centrally on a faired cabane with V-struts to the fuselage
- Rectangular wing with extended semi-elliptical tips
- Open cockpit immediately ahead of the cabane
The fuselage was ply covered and hexagonal in section over much of its length and carried an ash landing skid. The tail had a broad, deep, curved balanced rudder and a triangular tailplane.
Specifications
- The Czerwiński and Jaworski ITS-II has a length of 6.35 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It began as the CWJ 2, built by the ZASPL workshops in Lwów, and was renamed in recognition of an Institute of Gliding Technique specification. It first flew in November 1932.
Variants
About five were built.
Where you'll see it
It was soon outclassed by newer Polish aircraft but some were used until 1935. They served in early training courses on air towing, and one gave the first demonstration of glider aerobatics in Poland and set a national record.
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