RWD 13
Doświadczalne Warsztaty Lotnicze · Poland · first flew 1935 · light aircraft
The RWD 13 was a Polish three-seat light cabin monoplane produced by DWL in the mid-1930s for touring and liaison duties. It was one of the more successful Polish light aircraft of the interwar period.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.85 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Polish high-wing cabin monoplane of the mid-1930s
- Enclosed cabin with large glazed windows for three occupants
- Strut-braced high wing with tapered outer panels and fixed undercarriage
A tidy strut-braced high-wing monoplane with a well-glazed enclosed cabin, tapered outer wings, and fixed undercarriage with trouser fairings; resembles other European touring monoplanes of the era.
Specifications
- The RWD 13 has a length of 7.85 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.6 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 + 2 passengers.
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History
Developed as a comfortable touring aircraft, the RWD 13 entered production around 1935 and was used by civil operators and the Polish Air Force for liaison work. It incorporated an enclosed cabin at a time when open-cockpit designs were still common.
Variants
The RWD 13S was a version with a more powerful engine; both variants were used by the Polish Air Force and civilian operators.
Where you'll see it
Operated by Polish civil flying clubs and the Polish Air Force in the liaison role until the German invasion in September 1939; some examples escaped to Romania.
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