Lublin R-XI
Plage i Laśkiewicz · Poland · first flew 1930 · airliner
The Lublin R-XI was a Polish four-passenger transport designed in 1930 by the Plage i Laśkiewicz factory in Lublin.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, elliptical |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane
- Single radial engine in the nose
- Cabin for four to five passengers
A high-wing monoplane with a 15 m wingspan, powered by a 230 hp Polish-Skoda Whirlwind nine-cylinder radial engine.
Specifications
- The Lublin R-XI has a length of 9.8 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
It made its first flight on 8 February 1930 and remained a prototype.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
Only the single prototype was built and the type never entered production.
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