PZL P.8
PZL · Poland · first flew 1931 · fighter
The PZL P.8 was a Polish fighter designed by Zygmunt Pulawski and loosely based on the PZL P.1. It was built in prototype form only.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Slab-sided semi-monocoque fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Strut-braced high-set gull wing, the Pulawski wing
- Slab-sided semi-monocoque fuselage
- Fixed tailwheel undercarriage with strut-mounted main wheels
A V-12-engined gull-winged monoplane with a slab-sided fuselage, unlike the radial-engined P.7 and P.11.
Specifications
- The PZL P.8 has a length of 7.56 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 350 km/h (217 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Flight testing of the first prototype began in 1931, with the second following in 1932. Cooling problems and the death of Pulawski led the authorities to continue with the radial-engined P.7 instead.
Variants
The P.8/I used a Hispano-Suiza 12Mc and the P.8/II a Lorraine 12Hfrs Petrel. The P.9 and P.10 were planned production versions.
Where you'll see it
Two prototypes were built. The P.8/I was destroyed in a landing accident at Innsbruck.
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