PWS PWS-1
Podlaska Wytwórnia Samolotów · Poland · first flew 1927 · light aircraft
The PWS-1 was a Polish high-wing monoplane developed by the Podlaska Wytwórnia Samolotów factory in the late 1920s, serving as a light training and liaison aircraft. It was among the earliest products of this Polish manufacturer.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.38 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Polish high-wing monoplane trainer of the late 1920s
- Strut-braced parasol wing with fixed undercarriage
- Early product of the Podlaska aircraft factory
Characterized by its parasol high-wing layout, single piston engine in the nose, and the relatively robust fixed undercarriage typical of late-1920s Polish trainers.
Specifications
- The PWS PWS-1 has a length of 8.38 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.65 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 232 km/h (144 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed in Poland and first flown in 1927, the PWS-1 was part of the newly independent Polish state's effort to build a domestic aviation industry. The Podlaska factory went on to produce numerous subsequent designs.
Variants
The PWS-1 was primarily a single design serving as the baseline for later PWS aircraft types.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Polish air force and civil aviation sector in the late 1920s and early 1930s for training and liaison duties.
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