Polyt V
Polyteknisk Flyvegruppe · Denmark · first flew 1970 · light aircraft
The Polyt V is a single-engine, single-seat glider tug designed and built by graduates and students of the Technical University of Denmark.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing single-seat monoplane
- High T-tail with an all-moving tailplane
- Fixed tricycle undercarriage
A low-wing glider tug with a high T-tail and glider-style spoilers on the wings.
Specifications
- The Polyt V has a length of 6.2 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.6 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by six members of the university's Flying Group and built with help from as many as 20 others. It first flew on 12 April 1970.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
The 200 hp Lycoming IO-360 gives a high rate of climb, which keeps towing times short. The aircraft has had a long active life.
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