Pazmany PL-1/PL-2
Pazmany Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1962 · light aircraft
The Pazmany PL-1 and PL-2 are light two-seat all-metal sport aircraft designed by László Pázmány specifically for amateur construction. Their straightforward design and detailed plans made them popular homebuilts worldwide, and the PL-1 was adopted as a military trainer by several nations.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.79 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Simple side-by-side two-seat homebuilt monoplane
- All-metal construction designed for amateur builders
- Bubble canopy over tandem or side-by-side seating depending on variant
A small, clean low-wing monoplane with a bubble canopy, fixed tricycle undercarriage, and minimal visual complexity; distinguished from similar homebuilts by its straight-tapered wing and all-metal finish.
Specifications
- The Pazmany PL-1/PL-2 has a length of 5.79 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.53 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 233 km/h (145 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The PL-1 first flew in 1962 and was subsequently adopted by Taiwan's military as the T-CH-1-derived primary trainer. Pázmány refined the design into the PL-2 with a more powerful engine and improved aerodynamics, and both types were built in significant numbers from plans by amateur constructors globally.
Variants
The PL-1 is the baseline version; the PL-2 features a more powerful Continental O-200 engine and revised cowling; Taiwanese licence-production examples differ in minor details from plans-built aircraft.
Where you'll see it
Taiwan's Air Force and Army operated the PL-1 as a military trainer; plans-built examples flew in numerous countries across North America, Asia, and Europe.
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