Lublin R-XVI
Plage i Laśkiewicz · Poland · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The Lublin R-XVI was a Polish passenger and air ambulance aircraft designed in the 1930s at the Plage i Laśkiewicz factory in Lublin.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.08 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane
- Single tractor radial engine
- Cabin for four passengers or two stretchers
It was a high-wing monoplane with a 220 hp Polish-Skoda J-5 Whirlwind nine-cylinder radial engine.
Specifications
- The Lublin R-XVI has a length of 10.08 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.93 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in February 1932 and was built in a small series.
Variants
Seven were built, with production in 1935.
Where you'll see it
The Polish Red Cross was its primary user; it carried four passengers or two stretchers with a medical attendant.
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