LWS LWS-6 Żubr
LWS · Poland · first flew 1936 · bomber
The LWS-6 Żubr was a twin-engine medium bomber developed by the Polish Lotnicze Warsztaty Doświadczalne in the late 1930s, serving alongside the PZL.37 Łoś in the bomber arm of the Polish Air Force. Its performance was modest by contemporary European standards.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 15.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-engine Polish medium bomber of the late 1930s
- Named after the European bison (żubr)
- Served in small numbers with the Polish Air Force in the September 1939 campaign
A mid-wing twin-engine monoplane bomber with a rounded glazed nose, retractable undercarriage with prominent wheel fairings, and a low-set tailplane; similar in layout to contemporaries such as the Heinkel He 111 but with a distinctly Polish design character.
Specifications
- The LWS LWS-6 Żubr has a length of 15.8 m (52 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18 m (59 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 355 km/h (221 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
Development began in the mid-1930s to provide a modern bomber for Poland's expanding air force. Production was limited, and only around 16 aircraft had been delivered by the time Germany invaded in September 1939. The type saw active service during the September Campaign before Polish forces were overwhelmed, with surviving aircraft escaping to Romania.
Variants
The LWS-6 was the principal production form; earlier prototypes were designated LWS-4 and LWS-5 as the design was refined.
Where you'll see it
Served solely with the Polish Air Force's bomber brigades in 1939; no post-war service.
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