PWS-24
PWS · Poland · first flew 1931 · airliner
The PWS-24 was a Polish single-engined passenger aircraft for four passengers, built by PWS and used by LOT Polish Airlines from 1933 to 1936. It was the only series-built airliner of domestic design ever used by LOT.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined high-wing passenger aircraft
- Radial engine in the nose
- Seats four passengers
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Specifications
- The PWS-24 has a length of 9.65 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a development of the unsuccessful PWS-21, using its lightweight wing. The prototype, SP-AGR, first flew in August 1931 and won a Ministry of Communication contest to succeed the Junkers F-13 at LOT.
Variants
A further batch with Wasp Junior engines was built from 1934 as the PWS-24bis. Eleven aircraft were built in all.
Where you'll see it
LOT used the type from 1 May 1933, but its flight characteristics and durability were worse than the single-engined Fokker F.VIIa/1m. Some were later converted for aerial photography.
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