PWS-15
Podlaska Wytwórnia Samolotów (PWS) · Poland · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The PWS-15 was a Polish light touring monoplane from the early 1930s, one of several civil designs produced by Podlaska Wytwórnia Samolotów alongside their military output.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- 1930s Polish high-wing cabin monoplane
- Braced parasol wing with streamlined struts
- Enclosed two-seat cabin, fixed undercarriage with wheel spats
Parasol high-wing braced monoplane with fully enclosed cabin — relatively modern appearance for its era. Fixed main gear with wheel spats, short nose with radial or inline engine cowling.
Specifications
- The PWS-15 has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.5 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 170 km/h (106 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 + 1 passenger.
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History
PWS was one of Poland's primary aircraft manufacturers in the interwar period. The PWS-15 was designed for private touring and aero club use, representing a conventional parasol-wing configuration popular in Europe at the time. A small number were built for Polish civil aviation before the factory concentrated on military contracts.
Variants
PWS-15 (sole variant); the broader PWS civil range included the PWS-12 two-seater and PWS-50 cabin monoplane.
Where you'll see it
Polish civil aviation and aero clubs, early to mid-1930s. All examples presumed lost in WWII.
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