PWS-20
PWS · Poland · first flew 1929 · airliner
The PWS-20 was a Polish single-engine high-wing airliner with eight passengers, built in the PWS factory.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.67 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine high-wing layout
- Eight-passenger cabin
- Water-cooled W-12 Lorraine-Dietrich engine
A high-wing single-engine airliner, 12.67 metres long with a 17.6 metre span, crewed by a pilot and an engineer or mechanic.
Specifications
- The PWS-20 has a length of 12.67 m (42 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.6 m (58 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 12 March 1929, becoming the first Polish-designed transport aircraft to fly. It was designed by Zbyslaw Ciolkosz and powered by a 450 hp Lorraine-Dietrich 12E W-12 engine.
Variants
Three were built between 1929 and 1930.
Where you'll see it
The primary user was Polish civil aviation, including LOT Polish Airlines. It was retired in 1933.
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