PWS-6
PWS · Poland · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
A Polish two-seat biplane liaison aircraft developed in 1930 by PWS.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.98 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane with a single tractor engine
- Polish liaison aircraft
- 220 hp engine
A two-seat tractor biplane with a single 220 hp engine.
Specifications
- The PWS-6 has a length of 6.98 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.6 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 186 km/h (116 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was built by the Podlaska Wytwornia Samolotow (Podlasie Aircraft Factory) and first flew in 1930.
Variants
Only one was built; it remained a prototype.
Where you'll see it
It was developed for the Polish Air Force but did not enter service.
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