PZL P.24
PZL · Poland · first flew 1933 · fighter
The PZL P.24 was the export development of Poland's advanced P.11 fighter, featuring more powerful French radial engines and sold to Greece, Turkey, Romania, and Bulgaria in the mid-1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Export version of Polish gull-wing monoplane fighter
- Distinctive inverted-gull high wing
- Gnome-Rhône radial engine under helmeted cowling
The inverted-gull wing is the dominant recognition feature, shared with the P.11 but the P.24 has a more powerful engine with a larger cowling ring and different exhaust arrangements.
Specifications
- The PZL P.24 has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.72 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 410 km/h (255 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed from the PZL P.11c for export, the P.24 first flew in 1933 and featured the characteristic PZL gull-wing layout. Greece and Turkey were the main customers. Greek P.24s saw combat against the Italian and German invasions of 1940–41, achieving several aerial victories.
Variants
The P.24A, P.24B, P.24C, P.24E, P.24F, and P.24G differed in engine, armament, and equipment for various export customers.
Where you'll see it
The P.24 served with the air forces of Greece, Turkey, Romania, and Bulgaria; Greek examples fought against Italian and German forces in 1940–41.
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