PZL.26
PZL · Poland · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The PZL.26 was a Polish sports plane built in 1934 by the Panstwowe Zaklady Lotnicze.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Inverted inline engine in the nose
- Wingspan of 10.42 m
It is a low-wing monoplane powered by a 200 hp Menasco Buccaneer inverted in-line engine.
Specifications
- The PZL.26 has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.42 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 302 km/h (188 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was ordered by the Ministry of Defence and designed for the 1934 Challenge International Touring Aircraft Contest.
Variants
Five were built, and the type led to the PZL.55.
Where you'll see it
Most saw little use after the 1934 Challenge; four left the registry in 1936 and one flew with an aeroclub until 1939.
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