PZL P.16
PZL · Poland · first flew 1932 · fighter
The PZL P.16 was a Polish experimental two-seat fighter prototype developed in the early 1930s, featuring the distinctive gull-wing planform characteristic of PZL designs of that era. It did not enter production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.95 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Polish gull-wing monoplane fighter of the early 1930s
- Characteristic inverted-gull high wing of the PZL family
- Open cockpit with fixed undercarriage and radial engine
The characteristic PZL inverted-gull high wing, spatted fixed undercarriage, and radial engine nose identify it as part of the PZL family; the tandem two-seat open cockpit distinguishes it from the single-seat P.11.
Specifications
- The PZL P.16 has a length of 7.95 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.1 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed at PZL (Państwowe Zakłady Lotnicze) in Warsaw, the P.16 was intended as a two-seat escort and reconnaissance fighter. Only a prototype was completed; the type did not advance to production as priorities shifted to the more capable P.11 and P.24 single-seat fighters.
Variants
No production variants were built; the P.16 remained a single prototype.
Where you'll see it
Never entered service; the prototype was used only for evaluation flights by the Polish Air Force.
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- PZL.19
- PZL P.11
- PZL P.24
- PZL P.6
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- Boeing P-26A Peashooter
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