Gabriel P 6
Pawel and Jan Gabriel · Poland · first flew 1924 · light aircraft
A Polish training biplane, the P 6.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane trainer with one student and one instructor
- Single tractor engine of 65 to 70 hp
- Designed by Pawel Gabriel
A small two-seat biplane with a single tractor engine.
Specifications
- The Gabriel P 6 has a length of 5.8 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.6 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in late May 1924. The P 6 was a biplane and the related P 7 tourer a parasol-wing aircraft.
Variants
Only one P 6 was built.
Where you'll see it
The wing configuration was chosen to optimise its speed range for the training role.
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