Politechnika Warszawska PW-2
DWLKK · Poland · first flew 1985 · glider
The Politechnika Warszawska PW-2, also called the PW-2 Gapa, is a Polish lightweight high-wing strut-braced single-seat glider.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Strut-braced high-wing single-seat glider with an open cockpit
- Composite construction with fabric-covered control surfaces
- 11 m wing span and a maximum glide ratio of 16:1
A small strut-braced high-wing glider with an open cockpit.
Specifications
- The Politechnika Warszawska PW-2 has a length of 5.5 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed and built at the Warsaw University of Technology, first flying on 25 July 1985, and produced by DWLKK in the early 1990s. It was designed as a lightweight glider of modest performance.
Variants
A total of 19 gliders were built, including the PW-2D bis variant.
Where you'll see it
It was offered both as a completed aircraft and as a kit for amateur construction. In August 2011 five PW-2Ds were registered in the United States, all produced in 1992 or 1993.
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