Grzmilas Orkan II
Tadeusz Grzmilas · Poland · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Grzmilas Orkan II was a Polish one-off, single-seat sports aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-seat parasol monoplane
- Single tractor 45 hp Anzani engine
- One-off sports aircraft
It was a single-seat parasol monoplane powered by a 45 hp Anzani engine.
Specifications
- The Grzmilas Orkan II has a length of 5.5 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed and built by Tadeusz Grzmilas and first flew on 9 September or 5 October 1928.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
It came second in the second National Lightplane Contest, held soon after its first flight, with outstanding take-off and climb characteristics. Its designer and builder continued to use it until 1939.
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