PZL P.6
PZL · Poland · first flew 1930 · fighter
The PZL P.6 was a Polish single-seat fighter monoplane of the late 1920s and early 1930s, featuring the distinctive high-mounted gull wing that became synonymous with PZL fighters. It was an advanced all-metal design for its era.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.16 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Polish interwar high-wing gull-wing fighter monoplane
- Single radial engine in distinctive ring cowling
- All-metal construction with characteristic gull-wing shape
Unmistakable gull-wing high monoplane with a radial engine; the wing dips sharply at the root to improve the pilot's view, a defining PZL feature.
Specifications
- The PZL P.6 has a length of 7.16 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.3 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 292 km/h (181 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed by Zygmunt Puławski at PZL, the P.6 was one of a series of gull-wing fighters that attracted worldwide interest in the early 1930s. It was a developmental step toward the export-successful P.11 and P.24. The first flight took place around 1930 and several were evaluated by the Polish Air Force.
Variants
The P.6 led directly to the P.7, P.11, and P.24 export fighter series; all share the characteristic gull-wing planform.
Where you'll see it
Served as an evaluation and developmental aircraft for the Polish Air Force; not produced in large numbers.
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