PWS-50
Podlaska Wytwórnia Samolotów · Poland · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The PWS-50 was a prototype Polish single-engine mid-wing monoplane sports aircraft of 1930.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Mid-wing monoplane
- Two-seat sports aircraft
- Single tractor engine of 85 hp
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Specifications
- The PWS-50 has a length of 7.1 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 155 km/h (96 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was built by Podlaska Wytwórnia Samolotów and first flew in 1930.
Variants
Only a prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
It was a sports aeroplane that did not enter series production.
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