PZL.5
PZL · Second Polish Republic · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The PZL.5 was a Polish two-seat touring and sport biplane, closely modelled on the de Havilland Gipsy Moth, designed by amateur engineer Władysław Kozłowski.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Wooden two-seat biplane closely resembling a de Havilland Gipsy Moth
- Open tandem cockpits for pilot and passenger
- Fixed tailskid undercarriage typical of early-1930s touring biplanes
A wooden Gipsy Moth-style biplane with open tandem cockpits; period photographs show it wearing Polish Challenge competition markings.
Specifications
- The PZL.5 has a length of 6.7 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.4 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 164 km/h (102 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in May 1930, two pre-series examples represented Poland in the July 1930 Challenge International de Tourisme against sixty other entrants from across Europe.
Variants
It was built with either a de Havilland Gipsy I or Cirrus III inline engine depending on availability.
Where you'll see it
It remained a small-scale touring type rather than a mass-produced trainer, overshadowed by later dedicated PZL sport aircraft.
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