ITS-IVB
ZASPL · Poland · first flew 1935 · glider
The ITS-IVB was a 1930s Polish two-seat research sailplane designed to gather meteorological and airframe stress data.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.42 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing glider
- Two-seat sailplane
- Long 20 m wing
A high-wing, two-seat glider with a 20 m span and a Göttingen Gö 655 aerofoil.
Specifications
- The ITS-IVB has a length of 8.42 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 20 m (66 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 30 July 1935 and was designed by Adam Nowotny and Franciszek Kotowski.
Variants
Only one example was built.
Where you'll see it
The sole example remained in service up to the outbreak of the Second World War.
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