PZL.19

PZL · Poland · first flew 1932 · light aircraft

The PZL.19 was a Polish light touring and racing monoplane that flew in 1932, produced by the state aircraft manufacturer PZL. It represented Poland's ambition to compete in international aviation events during the 1930s.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsLow-mounted, straight
E — Engines1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage7.15 m fuselage
T — TailConventional

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A clean low-wing monoplane with an enclosed cockpit or cabin, fixed undercarriage, and a light inline engine. Its Polish inter-war design lineage gives it a family resemblance to other PZL products of the period.

Specifications

Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.

History

Designed for the tourist and racing categories, the PZL.19 participated in several European air tours and rallies in the early 1930s. It demonstrated that Polish aviation design had reached international standards.

Variants

The PZL.19 was built in a small series; variants differed principally in engine fit and equipment.

Where you'll see it

The PZL.19 was flown by Polish private pilots and aero clubs, and appeared in the Challenge international touring aircraft competitions of the 1930s.

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