PWS PWS-51
Podlaska Wytwórnia Samolotów · Poland · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The PWS-51 was a Polish light training monoplane produced by Podlaska Wytwórnia Samolotów in the early 1930s. It served as a basic trainer for the Polish Air Force during the interwar period.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Polish interwar high-wing monoplane trainer
- Single piston engine, fixed undercarriage
- Strut-braced parasol wing configuration
Identify by the strut-braced high parasol wing, single radial piston engine, and fixed conventional undercarriage typical of Polish interwar trainers.
Specifications
- The PWS PWS-51 has a length of 7.7 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.8 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 155 km/h (96 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed and built in Poland at the Podlaska aircraft factory, the PWS-51 first flew in 1930 as part of Poland's effort to develop a domestic aviation industry. The aircraft was one of several trainers produced by PWS during the interwar years to equip Polish military and civilian flying schools. It reflected contemporary Polish aeronautical practice with its high-wing parasol layout.
Variants
The PWS-51 was produced in small numbers primarily for the Polish Air Force as a basic trainer, with no widely documented major variants.
Where you'll see it
The PWS-51 served with Polish flying schools during the early 1930s and is of primarily historical interest today as an example of interwar Polish aviation.
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